Random Ramblings of a Muslim Mum
I remember as a child looking forward to Ramadan simply because I could stay up late and eat at random times in the evening with my dad, especially in the summer months. I used to fast…but did I truly understand why? No not really; it was just something I was told about and just did
It’s Ramadan, Curious George Board Book Author: Henna Khan Illustrator: Mary O’Keefe Young RRP: £5.99 ‘George is so excited. He is going to celebrate Ramadan with his friend Kareem! Together they sample special treats, make baskets to donate to the needy, and look for the crescent moon.’ Last year there was a lot of excitement
As part of my Ramadan Around The World Series, I am pleased to share a post by writer Jillian Pikora about Eid in Egypt. Last year’s Eid was one of many firsts. My first time with other Muslims, with my in-laws, and in Egypt. Prior to coming to Egypt, Ramadan had always been a stressful
As part of my Ramadan Around The World Series, I am pleased to share a post by blogger Iqra about Ramadan foods in Pakistan. Ramadan is a very food-centric month in Lahore, Pakistan. Someone who is used to Lahore may not realize this, but visiting another Pakistani city makes you notice the conspicuous difference in
I am pleased to be able to share a post about Ramadan and Iftar in Instanbul, Turkey as part of my Ramadan Around the World Series Istanbul, the melting pot of the cultures and city on two continents, has its own magic during Ramadan. The mosques are decorated with strings of lights and people gather at
As part of my Ramadan Over the World series, sister Rubina from All Floured Up writes about being healthy in Ramadan. I’m Rubina, the blogger and foodie over at All Floured Up. I love good food and cooking, but being healthy and active is a huge priority in my life as well. So I find
Regular followers of the blog will know that we are a family that likes to read. The girls have an ever growing collection of books and we have recently turned to Ramadan related books. I have already reviewed some of the Ramadan books we have: Ramadan Rhymes My First Ramadan Rashad’s Ramadan and Eid Al
Ramadan is almost here and I have been thinking of crafts I can do with the girls before Ramadan and during Ramadan. We have just completed a moon and star mobile. Making the moon and star mobile is as simple as cutting out the shapes on some card, and sticking on tissue paper. It looks effective