Ramadan

Ramadan is the Muslim celebration lasting for about 30 days, according to the moon. This is a time of fasting from 4:30a.m. to 6:30p.m. They do this to purify themselves through self-restraint and good deeds. So, for the last month, we have had tons of people to ask us if we were fasting. Our reply was Christians don't celebrate Ramadan. Most of the Muslims do this in hopes of advancing their way to God. I have met some of the most genuine, devoted Muslims here. They do good deeds, pray 5 times a day, fast when they are supposed to...in hopes of doing enough to get to a Holy God. Its heart breaking. I told one of my Muslim friends that I could never be a Muslim because I could never "do enough" to get to a holy, perfect, and just God of the universe. So, today is the last day of the fast and the streets are insane. People are wearing their nicest attire, shouting, dancing, singing, drinking, eating, riding bicycles and motor bikes. The police are patrolling the streets all night to ensure "safety."