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Light Up Lives, Show Ramadan Kindness in UAE

As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, it is the perfect opportunity to learn more about Islamic traditions, in particular, the spirit of giving. It is also great to show Ramadan kindness to everyone. Ramadan is a month of reflection, humility and caring for others. For non-Muslim expats, there are wonderful opportunities to embrace the ...

Have a Happy and Healthy Ramadan this Year

Fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan has immense mental and spiritual benefits, but it can also have several health benefits if done correctly. So, here are the top ways to have yourself a healthy Ramadan, and to stay active while fasting. 1. Moderation is key. It’s easy to indulge in the tasty treats that ...

Healthy Suhoor Ideas Made Easy

The Holy Month of Ramadan is just around the corner, and we have compiled a list of healthy Suhoor ideas for our fasting readers. Remember, a healthy Suhoor is an essential part of fasting that you simply cannot skip. It is essential that your last meal before sunrise consists of protein and healthy fats – ...

Suhoor Foods to Keep you going this Ramadan

During Ramadan, people who are fasting have two main meals – Iftar when they break their fast after sunset, and at Suhoor, the pre-dawn period when people usually wake up to have a small meal and water to sustain them for the day until they break their fast at sunset. Eating wisely is essential to ...

The Spiritual Meaning of Ramadan for Families

When most people think of Ramadan, they tend to only think of the fasting aspect of it and overlook the very significant spiritual side of it. They might think happily of the shorter working days and shorter school hours as well, which is all good, but there is so much more to Ramadan than that. ...

Pregnancy and Fasting during Ramadan

The Holy month of Ramadan is fast approaching and if you are an expecting mother, you might be contemplating whether it is safe for you and your baby to fast. Your obstetrician should be the first person you consult on whether it is safe for you to fast or not. In high risk pregnancies, it ...

How to Help Your Child to Fast This Ramadan

The Holy Month of Ramadan is a wonderful time of year during which you can involve your children in several aspects of this very special month. Appreciation, gratitude, charity, self-discipline and patience are all traits that can be learned especially in during this month. In Islam, it is not compulsory for your child to fast ...

Teach Charity to your Children this Ramadan

Charity begins at home. There is no better time of the year to teach our children about the importance of charity than during the month of Ramadan. Get started this year and make a habit out of it. The month of charity is right around the corner! It’s that time of year all over the ...