Tag Archives: Ramadan
Laylat Al-Qadr Posted by aziza on May 26, 2019
It is the holy month of Ramadan, and today is the 21st of Ramadan, so we started the last ten days of the holy month. The last ten days are particularly important for Muslims because they include ليلة القدر ‘the Night of Decree’ or ‘the Night of Destiny’. This is a very special night for…
5 Ways to Say Happy Eid! Posted by jesa on Jun 20, 2017
Marhaba! As you have learned from the post on Top 10 Facts About Ramadan, this holy month ends with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر). Eid (عيد), which means generally holiday in Arabic and which is used to abbreviate the name of the holiday, is a joyous occasion and is celebrated with prayer, family…
Top 5 TV Shows During Ramadan! Posted by jesa on Jun 13, 2017
Marhaba! Apart from the prayer, fasting, and self-reflection that this holy month brings, Ramadan is also known in Muslim-majority countries and specifically the Arab world as the month of top-rated television shows (برامج تلفزيونية)! As families and friends gather for the evening Iftar (إفطار), they huddle in front of their television sets to follow the…
Learn 10 Facts About Ramadan Posted by jesa on Jun 10, 2017
Marhaba! The holy month of Ramadan is finally upon us. As Muslims around the world take the time to fast, pray, and celebrate this blessed time of the year, I wanted to share with you 10 facts about Ramadan. You might know some of these facts, while some information might be new to you. I…
Arab’s Routine in Ramadhan Posted by Ibnulyemen اِبْنُ اليَمَن on Jun 1, 2017
Arabs always await the Holy Month of Ramadhan eagerly. Besides its religious status, it is when they work less and sleep more during daytime, eat a wider variety of food, and enjoy watching special and diverse drama series on television. Religiously, Arabs are more observant during Ramadhan for it is termed the month of mercy…
Listening Answers: Fasting and Health Posted by Fisal on Jun 9, 2016
Ahlan, Arabic lovers! How is Ramadan treating you? Fasting is a golden chance for those who want to lose weight and control their body as well as desires. Here are the answers to the listening exercise about fasting and its benefits o health. If you would like to have another look at the exercise…
Listening Exercise: Fasting and Health Posted by Fisal on Jun 8, 2016
Ahlan, Arabic lovers! It is Ramadan and Muslims all over the world are observing the month with fasting, prayers and good deeds. “Ramadan Karim رمــضــان كــريــم” is a common greeting that marks the start of the holy month and one can see the correctness of such greeting everywhere, especially in a Muslim community. Fasting…