Xinjiang: Kazakh Yurt (exterior)

yurtexterior, originally uploaded by themexican.

Rashit's wife outside their yurt. They move roughly every 6 to 8 weeks. Why do you move I asked Rashit, "Because I am a nomad," he replied.

Xinjiang: Kazakh Yurt (interior)

yurt interior, originally uploaded by themexican.

Rashit in his yurt. He spoke several languages and was always trying to learn more. When he found I spoke Spanish he spent hours learning new phrases from me and steering clear of smalltalk. "No talk, we learn. Word for horse."

His dream was to visit Mecca.

Spain: Arabesque ~ Alhambra Palace Cupola

Arabesque, originally uploaded by TommyOshima.

Ghana: Advice in Zogu

Advice in Zogu, originally uploaded by Africanfuturist.

India: Cloth-covered Qurans & Kitabs

Qurans & Kitabs wraped in cloth covers, originally uploaded by annie_everywhere.

Egypt: Warm bread, warm smile

Egypt, originally uploaded by babasteve.

Syria: Courtyard in Halab

courtyards..., originally uploaded by Quelle night....

Australia: United Hijabis of Islam

Peoples, originally uploaded by eyecatcher.