Feels Like Home

Feel akin Home The beginning(a) few weeks I arrived in Leeds, I felt quite lone(prenominal) since I arrived late and I missed out the chance to butt once morest new promoters during the fresher programs. One mean solar day I received an netmail from the university telling that there give be a party to pleasurable new and returning Muslims faith students in Leeds Grand Mosque. I knew this leave be my opportunity to meet and socialize with other students that have very(prenominal) faith as me. Without hesitation, I highlighted the date in my diary.On the day itself, when I reached the venue, I was surprised to see the crowd that collect in the place. It was rightfully beyond my expectation. For one second, I hesitated to join the party because I came whole and afraid that I will be isolated from the crowd. Suddenly a friendly new-fashioned lady, whom I assumed to be one of the rescript members, greeted me warmly at the door and invited me to come in. I saw groups of you ng students around my age, busy chatting and mingling around in the hall.I walked to the girls to greet them and realize myself. They were so friendly and welcomed me to join their group. We started to talk about ourselves, random topics and do jokes. Within that short acquaintance, I slowly felt so sluttish with them and no longer felt awkward at all. All of us came from different countries, ethnicities and some(a) of them are locals too. It was good to fare that you are non the unless one who is thousand miles from your home. The event started with welcome speech from the rescripts representative.Then, we were being informed briefly about the upcoming events that will be held by the society throughout the year. After the short opening, we were divided up into two groups to have ice breaking session. We had so much playfulness during the session. All of us were then later being invited to have some refreshments that had been prepared by the society. Before the event ended, we promised to meet up again for the Eid celebration a week from now. As promised, on the 26th October 2012, we gathered again in the same place for the Eid Adha celebration.This time was not only for us but the whole Muslims faith community in Leeds. It was groovy to meet even more new people on that day some of them came with their families and small children too. We had prayer together in the morning. Then, all of us had photo session before heading to the feast in our friends house. It was such a great experience and glad to know that we are like a big family here in Leeds. just about of all, this kind of gathering makes you will feel like home. I am absolutely looking forward to joining more social events like this in the future.