Host community; Celebrations; Religion; Food and meals
This was taken during Ramadan 2006 with my host family during PST, in Khemmisett. Left to right: Tulia, Moonia, me, Khadija, Rabha. We're sitting down for l'ftur, the break of the Ramadan fast. There is tea on the table, plus hrsha and m'ssmn...
My husband and I are Volunteers in the deep south of Thailand. It is a special place because of its mix of Chinese, Buddhist, and Muslim cultures. This is a picture of my host mom and me wearing our hajibs on our way to break fast after Ramadan.
Orthodox priests line up and chant during the Timket (Epiphany Celebration) Service on Jan. 19, 2013 in Gondar, Ethiopia. Gondar is a large pilgrimage site for Epiphany, and the service includes the blessing of holy water at Fasilides Baths, unique...
Woman praying by candlelight at dawn at the Timket (Epiphany Celebration) Service on Jan. 19, 2013 in Gondar, Ethiopia. Timket is celebrated every year on Jan. 19th and marks the baptism of Jesus by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church calendar.