Ramadan Kareem!

[whipchick]

Iiiiiiiiit's Ramadan! Ramadan Kareem! (Have a Bountiful Ramadan) The DJs on the radio say this a lot. And it's all over billboards and mall banners

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I've read about these things

[drwex]

There's an interesting analogy to Jewish observance that makes an exception for doing certain things on the Sabbath inside the home. This results in some very silly behavior where a boundary is placed around a large amount of outdoors and then people get to pretend that inside that boundary is "home". Likewise (I have read) in some Muslim countries if it's dark enough inside, it's "dark".

[i_17bingo]

My schedule has been in upheaval so far this month, so I haven't noticed the coffee shop problem... yet. But I will. I've been dreading it for a while.

And the no-drinking-in-the-car-or-even-after-a-workout? Ugh.

[beeker121]

This is a slightly odd question but how long are the days there right now?

I could learn to not eat from sunrise to sunset, but I'm not sure I could ever handle the no water. I assume you're not supposed to drink in the daylight, but is the idea that in the privacy of your home you're at least not offending anyone else who is observing?

[similiesslip]

I'm so glad you found a place to write.

The mango drink sounds delicious. Is it? :)