Periphery

a record of mundane things that have stuck in my mind, and what they may mean.

Sunday, November 14, 2004

Eid Mubarak

Last night, cleaning and studying, I was in the saddest sadness, that Ramadan is past and I haven’t connected with Allah as much as I wanted. Last year, I was at the masjid the last day, and I cried, a lot of people cried. Every Eid, either because I’m too often too unconnected with my soul, or because I have truly gained something from Ramadan, I manage to perk up on Eid day. Today, it took a lot of effort.

Salat was crowded, very crowded. My father gave the khutba, it was good, but not his best.

I love to see all my siblings and their babies--I'm an auntie to five toddlers. They and my lil’ bro are the reason I like to hope and work for a better world. Lil’ bro gave everyone an Eid card; mine says: “Eid Mubarak, I love you, Eid Mubark, I hope you like Eid.” Of course I’m going to like Eid if my lil’ bro hopes for it :)

Then, my favorite family besides of my own—meaning people I really truly love—came to visit us. Huma Aunty and Ahmed Uncle are really good, good people. Their girls take after them for the most part, inshaAllah.

I’ve been thinking about Iraqis all day; can’t stop thinking about Najma, and Riverbend—my sisters in Islam.

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