Month: July 2014

  • Ramadan in Morocco

    July is a hot month for most of Morocco. Coastal regions keep mild but inland temperatures soar to 40 – 50 degrees celsius! Imagine not being able to drink water during the day in these temperatures! Back in the Spring, many people in Morocco were already beginning to get anxious about another summer Ramadan. Some…

  • Mauritania’s Water Shortage

    Water is often scarce in Mauritania. Its mostly desert. While Mauritania works hard to provide water for its citizens, in recent years it has also had to cope with vast numbers of refugees spilling across the border from Mali. This really stretches the resources! You can watch this 3 minute video to give you a…

  • Ramadan in Algeria

    A traditional ftour meal in Algeria – eaten to break the fast each night. An Algerian believer shares : About Ramadan in Algeria, I’m sure its much the same like in the rest of North Africa! The spiritual atmosphere is so heavy as this is the month of much religious activity. The truly devout Muslims…

  • Ramadan in Libya

    Picture : breaking the fast in Benghazi. It’s morning in Libya and everyone is sleeping. Children are stretched out on the cushions around the carpeted living room. Much earlier (about 4AM), their mother woke them up to eat Suhoor before dawn and the morning prayer. Some of the adults and teenagers have stayed up all…

  • Can you bless North Africa with transformation?

    This is Part 2 as we look at how we can bless North Africa in our prayers. A great booklet called Blessings, Ways to Pray in Hope prepared by WayMakers specifically for prayer walking is the source of much of this material. Please visit their website to find out more information about how you can…