Eid El Adha is here!

Did you buy your “Kharoufe”1 or is it a “Maaza”2 this year,
Does yours have biggest horns or did you lost to the guys next door,
As of myself, I can’t quiet decide,
In the land of the snow, I have few options
Buying a sheep and slaughtering it in my backyard,
With big knifes and make a huge barbecue,
Will likely get me in trouble with the white and blue cars,
With the fancy spinning colored lights,
That are ridden by the fully armed gals and guys.
If I was ever gutsy enough to do such thing,
My neighbors will probably alert 911, FBI, and alert the
National Security Advisor in the white house, as well,
What to do? I use to enjoy this celebration,
And make it into a competition, with the watch and cleaning,
Chasing the blood of the killed animal, with a garden’s hose and a broom,
And making sure all the intestines are washed,
The animals stomach cleaned and peeled from its first layer of skin
Throw all to boil into a big pan, and then start the delicious mouth watering seasoning
Fabulous tasty olives and all the multicolored spices, Ah! I miss mama’s kitchen!
Of course the day must not end without having taken care of the head with the horns,
It is first barbecued, shopped open, then stripped of all forms of meat,
To prepare the “Rass” Dish it goes, I use to enjoy the tongue!
Happy Eid Al Adha to all of YOU!


1- Kharoufe = sheep
2- Maaza = goat