Muslim Man Tricks Kids Trick-Or-Treating On Halloween Into Converting To Islam By Having Them Repeat The Shahada

Muslims Encounter Jinns on Halloween in Salem!

In Islamic mythology (and what isn't, in Islam) a "jinn" is a spirit lower in class than angels and capable of taking on human or animal forms. Every October 31 the streets of Salem, Massachusetts, are full of "jinns" -- or rather, inventively costumed humans (and non-costumed, drunk college kids, but I digress) celebrating Halloween. Here are a few snapshots from last night's street party. Note the little group in the middle of the 3 horizontal photos. This family of Muslims were sitting under a tree on Congress Street rather solemnly watching the passing bizarrity but not participating (not even the kids). They were just moving away up the street when I got this picture.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN IBA!

A little Halloween present to everyone at IBA, especially us -- ahem! -- ladies from me and, in order of appearance, Steve, Lukasz, Thomas, and Egyhazi, collectively known as "sexy guys who play vampire Count Graf von Krolock:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQvgly1E17Q

[!?$&?!! YouTube... just type the above into the YouTube Search line, or try it by the titles: YouTube - Original Sin - Tanz der Vampire (Taniec Wampriow). Don't forget to max the screen!]

And not to forget our superstitious sons and daughters of Islam, here's one for you. They're all "jinns"! and they're after your blood, suckers... mmmmwwwhhaaaahahahhaaaaaaa...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajq3lhy08qE

YouTube - Tanz der Vampire - FINALE (Vienna)

And, from IBA's own "Wikkid (Awesome) Witch of the East", to the world in general, the great Act. I finale of Wicked:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHOBHM935co&feature=related