A Glimpse into a New Perspective
A Glimpse into a New Perspective The only religion I had ever experienced directly, like many other people, was my own, but I was always curious about how other faiths worshipped and led their congregations. Sure, my high school World History class overviewed the basic information about major religions, but I wanted to witness first-hand the holidays and ceremonies that were depicted in our textbook from the Hindu festival Diwali to the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. However, I never pursued this interest believing it was not my place to join in or spectate a group that is so devoted to their beliefs. It wasn’t until a few weeks ago that my friend texted me: “Wanna go with me to my brother’s wedding thing on August 27? He is getting married at a mosque for his fiance’s religion” that this interest was reignited. My initial reaction was skepticism, afraid that I wasn’t allowed to participate in the ceremony since I wasn’t Muslim. She assured me that I could join in as long as I followed the ...