Muslim/Islam

But I'd make sure it's been approved as "halal". Same for chicken, I suppose.

Today I went to a Costco Business Center where they sell frozen whole sides of lamb, marked halal. There wre generally persons of evident middle eastern descent inspecting them. I like lamb but a whole side of it is too much for me :=).

When I went today I saw something that is relatively rare... two men and two women. One of the woman was wearing a head scarf, no big deal. The other one was wearing a full chador, head to toe in thin black fabric, just a narrow slit for the eyes. I don't think I stared, but I did wonder... "doesn't it get hot in there?". However I refrained from asking. They were minding their own business and so did I. I was glad that nobody seemed to be bothering them, either. Afterward I figured the thin black fabric acted more like a sun shade than a heat retaining garment, and might actually keep the wearer cooler than being exposed to the sun on a hot day.

Anyway, yes, good on you for thinking of a welcoming gesture. Perhaps just knocking their door with a verbal welcome would be a good start, maybe with a "God Bless You" as well. Perhaps a housewarming gift like a potted plant?