It is with great sadness that I announce that Oojahm Tribal Bellydance will NOT be returning for the 2009 Renaissance Faire Season due to budget cuts and lack of ticket sales. It has been a great run and I am very proud of my tribe. I feel good in knowing that I helped to create something new and exciting for many people.

I thank all of you that have supported us thru the years. Without you all I never would have survived my diagnosis of Epilepsy, the loss of my job, license, car and the death of my Father-In-Law, my seperation from my husband and kids and so much more. You have all been a foundation in one form or another from Tribe members to fans to even my "enemies". I have learned much from you all and will mourn this time as a mother mourns a child. But I will also look back and smile at all the friendships, the adventures, the mis-understandings and the many lives I have touched.

I will miss my Faire family of 21 years and with both sadness and joy say "Good-Bye" to that chapter of my life.

Many blessings to you all,
Marjhani bent Mahmoud
Director, Oojahm Tribal Bellydance
2004-2009