Dearborn Day 3

 After working until noon on Sunday, Becky gave us a "Reader's Digest" tour of Dearborn.  We got to see a few mosques and learn about the Muslim culture.  At some point, we were all wondering what Becky was doing as she drove in an alley behind this big mosque, only to find out that it was hiding a very special entrance door . . . .

 

We drove by this other mosque that hosts about 3,000 families and when you figure that a Muslim family is comprised of an average of 7 people, it makes for a big crowd.  If the concept of tithing doesn't appeal to you, you might want to consider the Islam obligation:  give 3% (2.5% to 3.5%) of your net worth to the mosque you're attending.  Becky also explained to us that in the period of Ramadan (when Muslims are not allowed to eat anything between sunrise and sunset) the high-school football team will hold practice between 11:30am and 4:00pm.

After the tour we were treated to a traditional Lebanese meal.  It was delicious.  We had lentil soup, Bab-Ganoujh, Humus, Tabouleh and a large platter of chicken on rice.  Some of the guys were extremely happy when they were served 2 platters of chicken. 

The flight home was uneventful with the exception of having an almost full flight.

Well, we made it home safe and sound.  It was bitter sweet to leave our brothers and sisters.  We all wanted to stay longer, but we were also looking forward to being with our own families again. 

STEPHAN AND THE DEARBORN TEAM