Muslim bachelors

The NY Times has a front-page story today about Egypt's increasing trend toward religiousity, especially among the youth. Confronted with the lack of opportunities afforded them, many young people are finding solace in Islam. People tell us that as recent as five years ago, not many women in Cairo wore headscarves; now it's hard to find someone who's not.

Interestingly, chief among the causes of depression and disillusionment is the ridiculously high cost of weddings. Many people are delaying weddings as a result, feel like outcasts or failures, and look to God for acceptance.

It's a good article. Check it out.