This is the guy who came to measure for my curtains today...
Not your ordinary tailor right? I was so excited when I answered my door I couldn't concentrate on what he was there for... All I could think was "I've got to get my camera, I have to take his picture!"
I have been dying to photograph the red bearded guys since I have been here but they are not so comfortable being photographed, until today... This gingerhaired Muslim was happy, smiled, and even liked Bella. There is this one I have been stalking that sits on a bench barefoot by the American School everyday but I have never had enough nerve to stop.
I am not sure of the significance of the red dye which I know is Henna, it has something to do with a religious issue, I think it symbolizes a true faith in Allah, but I will get back to you on this.
SMILES!!!
Sher
3 comments:
The red beard has to do with the prophet Mohammed. Ask any of them and they will tell you the story from the Koran.
I would have asked but I don't speak his language and he didn't speak mine!!!
It means he has been on he haj. And that he is doing everything he can to be a good muslim. (like staying away from pretty girls!)
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