January 8, 2002

In addition to being community centers, religious institutions are also responsible for official announcements.

At 6:30 this morning, we heard an announcement from the mosque's prayer tower, but weren't clear as to what it was. When we arrived at school, we understood: a snow day! The heavy rains (which froze in some places) meant that no students - except those in Zababdeh - were able to come. Since we are in the middle of exams, it was considered better to delay for a day. A short day today to contrast with yesterday.