By the Bel: Ramadan
It’s Ramadan, which means Eid al-Fitr is on its way. I believe that this year it falls on the 28th/ 29th of July? (Depending on where you are in the world)
For those who are unfamiliar with it, I guess Ramadan is similar to the 6 weeks of Lent. Though both are a time for spiritual reflection and the idea is to abstain from certain things, the things that makes Ramadan different are that it only lasts for 29-30 days and during the hours of sunlight, food and drink are not to be consumed.
The day after Ramadan is completed is known as Eid al-Fitr or breaking of the fast. This is a time to celebrate, feast, and show the common goal of unity. I usually get a call from my high school friend on the last day and we talk away the last few hours of sunlight.
Here’s some fun tutorials for us those of us who may be gearing up for their own Eid celebrations or just people who’d like a little beauty in their lives.
Some strikingly spectacular Arabic make-up by Julia from MissChievous
A lovely henna mehndi design by SuperPincessjo
And what would any feast be without cookies…? Here’s a clip for Kahk, which are Egyptian cookies with sweet fillings.
Wishing you a blissful Eid. Assalamu Aleikom!
