Big Bang Theory

So, we had several orientation meetings to go through, and we were all quite exhausted from our long flight. We were in our Old Testament Orientation when we heard long bangs coming from the streets outside the center, followed by what sounded like screaming. All over the class we glanced at each other. Every one had the worried expression (myself included!) that we were hearing gunfire or explosions. What had we gotten ourselves into? Our professor kept going as if nothing had happened. Did that mean gunfire in the streets was common place? FInally, someone asked the teacher what we were hearing. It turns out, it wasn't gunfire, it was fireworks! It is currently the month or Ramadaan, and everyone was celebrating! We got to go out on one of the porches and see all the celebrations, complete with Christmas Lights! It was really funny, and it helped me see some of the misconceptions I have about the city. I can't wait for everything this program has instore!