Ramadan Kareem!

[allionna]

As a Muslim, I have to say that it is hard to work in America during Ramadan. Especially if your co-workers eat lunch at their desks. If you live/work in a Muslim country, offices usually close early during Ramadan.

I end up driving home at lunch and take a nap or just relax, since I cannot eat. Sunrise and sunset in Dubai must be earlier than where I am located. I got to eat something before starting my fast at 4am this morning, and I will have Iftar a little after 8pm.

I live in Rhode Island and we have 5+ Mosques in the state, most of which offer Iftar every night followed by Tarwaeeh. Tarwaeeh is the recitation of the Quran, which takes place over the course of the month.

HannahXO: There is the same understanding in Islam with regards to fasting during Ramadan. If you are not able to fast (i.e. pregnant women, the elderly, people with medical conditions, etc), you are not expected to fast. Also, (sorry men, you probably don't want to hear about this) women who are menstruating don't fast.

DGTess: I know what you mean about being hungry when you see a commercial or smell food. I'm not to that point yet, but I will be in a couple more hours.