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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.

Lately, I've been reminded of home more and more. I was not able to go home to Senegal during the quarantine last summer, so I haven't been home for two years now. Last week there were instances where I was reminded of that fact, be it because of something I saw on TV or through a conversation with a friend. I often think about what it is about home that I miss, and although I really miss the food, I've come to understand that I miss two things the most: Firstly, my family, because of the comfort and love at home. Secondly, I miss the adhan (Islamic call to prayer) because of the security and peace of living in a Muslim nation surrounded by my brothers and sisters in faith.