Comments on: Ramadan Kareem 2009

By: green tea ice cream

green tea ice cream — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:57:29 +0000

What a nice experience you have shared.I am a muslim and my country is a muslim country so i know what a nice time the Rmadan month.Really your post is very interesting.Allah bless you.
Thanks

By: Fatima

Fatima — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:10:23 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing this! It really means a lot, and it’s refreshing to hear something like this rather than “OMG YOU CAN’T EAT? YOU’RE GONNA DIE”. But you shouldn’t feel bad for sneaking food in, ’cause it’s not like you’re fasting. And so what if they can smell it or see the food? I’m a teenager and I’m surrounded by kids huffing down pizzas at lunchtime, and I think that’s part of the whole reason of fasting. So you can grow stronger that way. Anyway, I’m totally going off into something else, but I would just like to thank you for respecting this month so much, and sharing this blog entry
God Bless,
fatima

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Week 4: August Fitness Challenge + TT for you! at Sandier Pastures — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:00:56 +0000

[...] Ramadan started last week and while I am not a Muslim, I live in an Islamic country and work in an environment with more than half of the people are Muslims who are fasting. While I am not required to fast, my routine during Ramadan drastically changes due to the fact that I am allowed to eat or drink only if I have to do it discretely, nothing out of force, just out of respect for the fasting people. [...]

By: Jerry @ vintage t shirts

Jerry @ vintage t shirts — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:25:54 +0000

Wow! What a lovely post! You are a very good teacher. I like learning about other cultures and religions. But it should be allowed to have medicines without water for ill people. I hope nobody will get sick during Ramadan. Happy fasting to all. Thank you for this informative article.

By: Lorie Shewbridge

Lorie Shewbridge — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:09:00 +0000

Thank you so much for the information, you know I wanted to learn about it. I worry about the people who need medication though… I hope no one gets ill; plus with all the heat there, I worry about them dehydrating. I will be praying for thier safety. I think it is very admirable that you try so hard to respect thier beliefs by being discreet when you eat, that is so lovely of you. I also think it is wonderful that you get to spend so much extra time with Pristine! When does she head back to school? Have a wonderful time with your family.

P.S. I love the new look also.

By: Kayla

Kayla — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:08:51 +0000

Oh wow-I had known about Ramadan, but DIDN’T know at the same time. That’s very interesting…I love when you share these things

P.s. I Love the new blog look!!

By: Monica

Monica — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 07:51:15 +0000

Hey…look at your new look!! I like it! This was very interesting to read about. I think it’s wonderful that you are taking this time to connect with family and enjoy the extra time at home.

By: rose

rose — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 05:45:35 +0000

nice and cool layout! i hope to fast with the Muslims too. I don’t understand why ice cream takes a special place on their list and why medicines are not allowed.

By: hodgepodgespv

hodgepodgespv — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:37:50 +0000

what a lovely posting. you are a good teacher. i like learning about other cultures. i hope others read these as much as i look foreward to them.

By: suwari

suwari — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:35:11 +0000

In Malaysia, it is the same. For people in Malaysia, it is the time for family and friends forgive and forget. Happy fasting to all.