Yesterday was Eid al-Fitr, a Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan. In Nalerigu, the tradition is for all the Muslims to gather on the east side of town for prayer in the morning. It’s a big event and everyone wears their “Sunday Best.” I went this year to observe and get some shots. My […]
Zamzam Water from Hajj
A friend of mine named Sumani recently returned from Hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. This means his name is now Al-Hajj Sumani signifying his status as a committed Muslim. However, everyone in town calls him by his nickname “No Food For Lazy Man.” That common West African proverb is painted on the back of his […]
The Devil’s in the Details – Tabaski
Nearly five years ago I posted a “The Devil’s in the Details” photo from Ghana. This time I’ve got one from Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. This image was made near the stockyard during Ramadan. Tens of thousands of sheep and cattle are brought into the city from Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali to sell to Muslims […]