Category Archives: Ramadan

Another Ramadan

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Marahm

Ramadan begins today, another Ramadan. I’ve been a Muslim for maybe twenty Ramadans, but none of them have enriched me like those first ones in Riyadh. In fact, I actually dislike Ramadan in the United States, astaghfiruallah (may Allah forgive … Continue reading →

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Are You Fasting?

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Marahm

“Are you fasting?” I hate that question. My friends in Riyadh used to ask each other that question all the time. The appropriate answer was, “Yes.”  An answer of, “No,” meant that the woman was menstruating or that she was … Continue reading →

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Gaining Weight During Ramadan

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Marahm

Oh-oh! I’m about to suggest something no one wants to admit— that it’s easier to gain weight in Ramadan than during any other month of the year. Perhaps I should qualify that statement, for those readers who are quick to say, … Continue reading →

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Soup for Breakfast

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Marahm

Soup for Breakfast I must give credit to ~W~ for the lovely soup I made yesterday: http://tootaslife.blogspot.com/2008/09/moroccan-harira-soup-recipe.html I started with her recipe, but ended up with my own variation. I simply cannot stick to recipes, because I keep thinking, “Wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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