Tag: Ramadan

Vegetarian Ramadan Recipes From the Middle East

From Ma'amoul to Couscous, why not try a new vegetarian dish from the Middle East and North Africa region...

Luqaimat means Saudi Arabia did doughnut holes first

Luqaimat are particularly cherished during Ramadan, where they play a special role in the iftar meal. After a day of fasting, the sweetness of Luqaimat provides a satisfying and energy-boosting treat to break the fast. The dough balls, soaked in syrup, are a source of comfort and a reminder of the rich cultural and culinary traditions of the Gulf region.

Muslim Climate Watch and the Green Ramadan Calendar Download 2024

Here is a Ramadan Creation Care calendar, to print and post in your masjid or at home.

This Ramadan, drop unwanted weight with mindful eating – it works!

Eight pounds in as many weeks.  Painlessly (and surprisingly) gone. Not enough to drop a dress size, but enough...

NASA sees Mideast holiday lights from space

NASA scientists are using the Suomi NPP satellite to photograph the earth at night. They are studying natural phenomenon...

Jordan’s Tkiyet Um Ali Serves Up Big Eid Eats for All

The smirky little ram gracing billboards across Amman, Jordan is the face of Tkiyet Um Ali, an organization launched...

The Christmas-izing of Ramadan and Eid

Recognizing our likenesses even in superficial traditions can chip away at the sense of “otherness” that prevents connection. With...

10 Green Gift Ideas for Eid al-Adha

Want a jump up on impressing the hosts of upcoming Eid al-Adha parties?  Conspicuous consumption is hard work in...

Exodus from Syria Casts Dark Shadow on Muslim Holiday

The day that the month long fast called Ramadan ends is normally a joyous occasion for Muslims across the...

Palestine’s First Bike Lane in Jericho Brings Oldest City Up to Speed

Biking enthusiasts in Palestine have welcomed the construction of the first cycle lane in the Palestinian territories on the...

Your Weight is Worth Gold in Dubai

The government of Dubai government will pay gold to health-conscious residents for dropping some weight over the Muslim holy...

Kazakh Children Keep Ramadan Caroling Alive

Children in Central Asia practice a tradition in the lead-up to iftar (the evening breaking of the Ramadan fast - read our green iftar guide here) that has a decidedly Western resonance: they go Ramadan caroling.