Eid Mubarak!

Tomorrow is Eid al-Adha, the Muslim holiday celebrating Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael to God.  God provided Abraham with a ram to sacrifice instead.  Many Muslim people mark this special day by sacrificing a sheep, to symbolize God's intervention in Ishmael's sacrifice.  Eid Mubarak to all of my friends and family, near and far.  I hope each of you can spend this special time surrounded by family, friends, laughter and love.

Turkey.  Photo by me.

Turkey.  Photo by me.

Turkey.  Photo by me.

Turkey.  Photo by me.

Turkey.  Photo by me.

Turkey.  Photo by me.

United Arab Emirates.  Photo by me.

Oman.  Photo by me.

Oman.  Photo by me.

Oman.  Photo by me.

Turkey.  Photo by me.

Oman.  Photo by me.