The name for our blog comes from the book "Arabian Nights." We're moving to Dubai for three years (maybe longer!) and since three years is pretty close to 1001 nights, that's where the name comes from. We hope you enjoy reading about our life in Arabia.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Ramadan - Part II
by Cindy
This is a typical greeting you might receive during Ramadan. The other common greeting is a picture with your family or just your kids. Look and sound familiar?
That is a little different from Ramadan for Americans I would say- It does sound a little challenging to be an outsider not celebrating Ramadan... especially the meals part.
I have some Muslim friends here that celebrate Ramadan and I was not aware of the napping/ shortened workday. One guy brags working through the lunch hour lets him have more time at work, and that he saves lost of money by not eating lunch- I wonder if he knows that by law he gets a nap every day?!
I guess fasting is not intended to be a quiet matter as in the Christian faith? PS do you know if they typically celebrate the end of Ramadan with a large feast/party?
Mike - in response to your question: (1) there's a big feast each night during Ramadan, and (2) there is a holiday at the end of Ramadan called "Eid" that's celebrated by being with family, giving gifts, and eating a lot.
That is a little different from Ramadan for Americans I would say- It does sound a little challenging to be an outsider not celebrating Ramadan... especially the meals part.
ReplyDeleteI have some Muslim friends here that celebrate Ramadan and I was not aware of the napping/ shortened workday. One guy brags working through the lunch hour lets him have more time at work, and that he saves lost of money by not eating lunch- I wonder if he knows that by law he gets a nap every day?!
I guess fasting is not intended to be a quiet matter as in the Christian faith? PS do you know if they typically celebrate the end of Ramadan with a large feast/party?
Mike - in response to your question: (1) there's a big feast each night during Ramadan, and (2) there is a holiday at the end of Ramadan called "Eid" that's celebrated by being with family, giving gifts, and eating a lot.
ReplyDeleteSo my answer is "yes".