Ramadan greetings.

Good call Flame...likewise.

As it seems we're the only two people here, Thank you Mat for your kind wishes

I will be seeing my Muslim Arsenal fanatic friend this week he'll be not pleased Ramadan is a tough time for him he works in a coffee shop in central London its just plain torture I think with all the cooking going on and of course all those cakes.



Dean...

Good wishes to you and your family, Flame, during your holy month.

Regards

Mark

Just last until sunset?

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Originally posted by Flame:
Would like to wish a happy Ramadan to all those observing the holy month this year.

Regards...

Do you mean like when when Muslims wish us Happy Christmas & Happy Easter?

Ian

Salaam Alekum Flame.

and a happy new year.

A Happy New Boxing Friday.

I think the phrase is "Ramadan Mubarak" meaning Ramadan is generous.

Tony

Happy Ramadan, Maher.

Do you fast?

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Originally posted by ianmacd:

quote:

Originally posted by Flame:
Would like to wish a happy Ramadan to all those observing the holy month this year.

Regards...

Do you mean like when when Muslims wish us Happy Christmas & Happy Easter?

Ian

I'm pretty consistent with Christmas with a forum "search" option to prove it :P
Easter on the other hand, I forget

Thank you all.

Yes Haim, I do. Although I don't consider myself much of a practicing Muslim, fasting Ramadan is a big social event. Everyday of Ramadan since I could remember we'd meet at my Grandfather's house along with all the aunts and uncles to have the breakfast meal. It feels like Christmas eve or thanksgiving dinner every day for a whole month. It certainly has its charm.

Regards...

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Originally posted by BigH47:
Just last until sunset?

Yup, dawn to dusk for 30 consecutive days

happy Ramadan Flame :-)

Flame,

When I worked in Dhahran in the 90s it seemed to me as though many of the Saudis treated Ramadan as a chance to eat even more than normal. They ate to their hearts' content all night then slept at work all day! Or is that just the Saudi Air Force??

Tony

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Originally posted by Tony Lockhart:
Flame,

When I worked in Dhahran in the 90s it seemed to me as though many of the Saudis treated Ramadan as a chance to eat even more than normal. They ate to their hearts' content all night then slept at work all day! Or is that just the Saudi Air Force??

Tony

Hehehehehe. That's almost everybody in Saudi. Very sad, if you ask me. Ramadan is supposed to be a month of compassion with the poor & hungry, dedication to work, and healthier eating habits. Reality - as you have witnessed - is something COMPLETELY different

Regards...

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Originally posted by Flame:
Yup, dawn to dusk for 30 consecutive days

Maher,

How do you survive in the SA heat without drinking all day?

Haim

Well, my friend, The work hours are reduced to 5 hours per day and apart of governmental agenicies, work hours are shifted to the night. Shops stay open till 2 or 3 AM in order to escape the sun and heat.

Regards...

What about being a muslim living in, say, the northern part of Finland and the sun does not set during Ramadan? I was wondering about that the other day. Are there exceptions?

Ramadan Kareem from Abu Dhabi.
I seriously feel for the people who have to work out in the heat who are fasting, I just don't know how they physically do it. The temperature is 45C virtually everyday with 75%+ humidity - you sweat bucket loads in a very short space of time. Office workers have it relatively easy!

Karl

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Originally posted by musfed:
What about being a muslim living in, say, the northern part of Finland and the sun does not set during Ramadan? I was wondering about that the other day. Are there exceptions?

Smart thinking musfed. The consensus is that they'd follow the fasting times of the nearest country where a sunrise/sunset cycle exists. Still not easy. In 1980, my parents lived in Germany and Ramadan was during the summer. They used to start fasting at 3 or 4 AM and then wait till the sun sets down at around 9:30 or 10 PM before they could drink water.

quote:

Originally posted by Flame:
Would like to wish a happy Ramadan to all those observing the holy month this year.

Regards...

never seen a post from a muslim wishing me a merry xmas

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Originally posted by henley boy:

quote:

Originally posted by Flame:
Would like to wish a happy Ramadan to all those observing the holy month this year.

Regards...

never seen a post from a muslim wishing me a merry xmas

Search for the Merry Christmas thread from 2008 and 2007 and u will find one from me Or actually... Cause I'm such a nice guy, I've done the searching for you here

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never seen a post from a muslim wishing me a merry xmas

Agreed. A point I was trying to make in an earlier, grammatically poor reply on Pg 1.

Regards, Ian