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Dahi Wadas With The Shaiks What is your definition of the purpose of Ramadan? Rubeena: Ramadan is the month of blessings. During this month we ask Allah for forgiveness and our sins are expiated. The essence of Ramadan is in worship. In this holy month, all the bad is contained and the good is multiplied.
How is this year’s Ramadan in quarantine going to be different from that of every year? Salman: This Ramadan is very special because we are getting to spend more quality time with our family. Quarantine has brought the entire family together, all-male members are embracing their inner chefs. What changes do you make in Ramadan to your technology usage, social life and diet? Samya: Screen time definitely goes down. This time around socialising also has come to a halt which would otherwise be bustling with iftar and suhoor gatherings. How much ever we try of course one cannot resist samosas and haleem. What are the different cuisines made at home for iftar? Wardah: We love both Indian and Mediterranean cuisine, also we love experimenting with different cuisines adding an Indian touch.
What’s your secret to staying motivated and consistent throughout Ramadan, especially when you hit the mid-Ramadan slump? Rubeena: Mid Ramadan slump is a myth. As days keep on passing the excitement also grows as we look forward to Eid and its preparations. So shopping and gatherings are all that keeps us motivated. But due to the lockdown, the social gatherings will be less this time. What is the biggest positive change any particular Ramadan has brought to your life? Salman: This Ramadan is proving to be a turning point in our lives. Even amidst this pandemic crisis like lock down, fall of the economy, loss of lives, Ramadan is a silver lining which is giving us hope and making us realise things we previously took for granted. What do you plan on wearing this Ramadan since the option of buying a new outfit seems to be closed? Samya: For the celebration of Eid, new clothes are not mandatory. It’s about putting on the best outfit you own, the only pre-requisite being cleanliness.
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