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Saturday, November 30, 2013

bring me your first born son

My best friend in Burkina, Roukie invited me to her home in the capital to celebrate Tabaski with her family. Tabaski is the second biggest Muslim holiday where they sacrifice a lamb. They are celebrating  the selfless act of Abraham and his son. In short, God asked Abe to sacrifice his son, Ishmael. Abe said ok and when he informed his son of his duty, Ishmael nobly accepted. In order to reward their willingness to serve and obey, the Lord switched Ishmael out for a lamb. Yay, now they don't have to eat their first born on Tabaski, a lamb will suffice!

Here are some pictures from the party. PS they eat and or use every last but of the lamb. NO WASTE UP IN HERE!

Be warned some are graphic.

The lamb in question
skinning it
the innards



making the dressing for the salad


washing the meat


trained butcher
Nudia, Roukies daughter


Roukie, her husband, and I

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