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Celebrating Eid and Continuing to Pray No one will be fasting on the day after Ramadan. Eid-al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan – the Islamic holy month of fasting. The next month, Shawwal, beings at sunset on the last day…

Pray for the 8 million people of Jordan The original inhabitants of Jordan are the nomadic Bedouin people and many of their traditions still shape the culture, such as in the provision of hospitality. For example, a Bedouin rule is…

Pray for the Turkmen People of Central Asia There are about 8 million Turkmen people, and about 5 million of them live in Turkmenistan in Central Asia. The capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, is filled with beautiful new marble buildings. But…

Pray for the Swahili People of Zanzibar The Swahili people of the Zanzibar archipelago carry on a long-established tradition of hospitality. Everywhere you go, whether it be through the streets of Stone Town or passing through a village, you will…

Pray for those mourning in Morocco The reputation for hospitality in Moroccan culture can be an overwhelming pressure for families. At difficult times, such as when a family member dies, it can be especially heavy. When I lived in Morocco,…

Pray for the Kazakh people of Central Asia “Come to our home and drink tea!” When you get this invitation from a Kazakh family, you are likely to receive a whole meal, not just a drink. But there will be…

Pray for the people of Egypt to know God’s unending love. Generosity is the foundation of Egyptian hospitality. It is said that you should provide your guests with twice as much as they are likely to eat so that there…

Day 30 – The Power of Symbols As mentioned at the beginning of this guide, meanings and values are deeper than symbols and form a foundation of shared longings. These longings are evident in every human being, made in God’s…