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.
