As the sun sank over the rooftops of Jordan last night, the usual sunset prayer was louder and longer than ever, signaling to Muslims around the city and world that the month of Ramadan had ended. The signal, just like every year, was the final sliver of moon vanishing into the new moon of the […]

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After what Dozan wa Awtar billed as the first combination of Iftaar, plus singing concert, plus quiz game night (probably not hard to be first at that combination, actually) at Books@Cafe, I just returned home from a packed rooftop audience. It was a good night, even though the venue was a little bit cramped (with […]

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Cycling Jordan has suspended its Friday morning ride activities for the duration of Ramadan, and has instead been changed to Friday-evening “Iftaar” rides, timed to finish just as the sun sets and the daily fast can be broken by observant Muslims. I decided to join my friends and colleagues for yesterday evening’s ride, which was […]

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In which Zach has an amazing Ramadan “Iftaar” at the Abu Khalil Chinese Restaurant, an amazing place that has been billed by the New York Times as having the best Chinese in the world. He makes friends with Abu Khalil himself and his charmingly sweet wife Margaret – the combination of delicious food and great conversation making for an unbeatable night!

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In which Zach modestly celebrates his 1-year anniversary of his arrival in Jordan and reflects on some of the things he’s discovered over the year.

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In which Zach is gawked at by two young Jordanian boys who are amazed to see a white guy “from TV” in their cousin’s salon, and then enjoys a political-centric birthday party for fellow EGT teacher Nicholas.

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