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Ramadan 2017 |OT| Let the real Hunger Games begin!
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MisterMrMister
Member
Ramadan kareem everyone.
Long days of fasting for us here in The Netherlands, around 18,5/19 hours. Crazy stuff. And today it happens to be really warm too, 30°C. Oh, I also had to start work at 7. Hard first day but I'll make it.
Long days of fasting for us here in The Netherlands, around 18,5/19 hours. Crazy stuff. And today it happens to be really warm too, 30°C. Oh, I also had to start work at 7. Hard first day but I'll make it.
John Rabbit
Banned
Just had breakfast at 3:20am. That was...odd. going back to bed now. The countdown begins.
Celestial Mortal
Member
Shouldn't breakfast (as in breaking the fast) be after Maghrib and Suhoor should be called dinner?
Lol sorry lame attempt at being humorous...
you have to fast 23 hours?
Was too tired after work to eat anything yesterday, skipped breakfast and only had 2 McDonald's hamburgers and a milkshake. Slept the rest of the day. Had to get up early for an test in another city. Western Europe so 18 hour fasts. Dumb decisions all around, aced the test though.
I'm gonna prepare some unprecedented big meal this evening.
I'm gonna prepare some unprecedented big meal this evening.
Alpha Phoenix
Member
Ramadan Kareem to all!
Unfortunately, I had to eat today. Been sick in bed since yesterday and got an injection this morning. Hope to get better for fasting tomorrow.
Unfortunately, I had to eat today. Been sick in bed since yesterday and got an injection this morning. Hope to get better for fasting tomorrow.
get well soon!
Hmmm, what language are you using above?
That's unfortunate to hear. Hope you get better.
The_White_Rose
Member
Ramadan Mubarak. Almost a 15 hour fast here in Florida, so a little better than some of you. Feeling good so far. I'm glad that Ramadan started on a Saturday with a three-day weekend to boot. Makes it a lot much easier to get into the routine of fasting.
sems4arsenal
Member
2 hours to go, starting to get a bit hungry.
The new Zain commercial is out and it is amazing! Everyone should watch it
https://youtu.be/U49nOBFv508
https://youtu.be/U49nOBFv508
Night_Knight
Unconfirmed Member
Salaam everyone. Wishing ye all a Ramadan Mubarak and good luck with your fasts!
Sweet.
hemo memo
Member
Ramadan Mubarak to you all ❤️
I plan to read a chapter of Quran everyday to finish at the last day Inshallah
Great commercial.
I plan to read a chapter of Quran everyday to finish at the last day Inshallah
Great commercial.
I think it's Persian, if only because of the mention of Iran in it.
If it's a difference between keeping yourself healthy, and passing out from dehydration/exhaustion? Drink the water. The idea is if you're able to do it, you do it. If you're unable to, you just make it up before the next Ramadan. That's the idea, anyway. Since it's your first time, though, maybe just drink water and avoid everything else. No one's going to think lesser of you. We're just glad you're on board. ^^
The Artisan
Member
how does my mom cook...
RustyNails
Member
2 hours to go. This is the hardest part.
victreeb3l
Member
Less than an hour in NYC. Moms making some amazing food...I cant wait 😩😩😩
Interesting article that I just added to our list of resources, "Here's What A Muslim Dietitian Eats During Ramadan." This is why representation matters!
m_shortpants
Member
3 hours to go in Cali...changed my wife's oil but thankfully it wasn't too hot in the garage.
Because she is a mum...
They will do whatever it takes to put food on the table for thier children.
RustyNails
Member
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John Rabbit
Banned
35 minutes to go for my first day (about 16 hours total). This has been...interesting to say the least. I'm not sure I've ever specifically felt like this in my life. Thankfully the thirst didn't get me too bad.
But holy crap am I ready to tear into some falafel and hummus.
But holy crap am I ready to tear into some falafel and hummus.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Ok, I think I'm gonna try a sehri-less day tomorrow. Today was pretty bad in that I could not fall asleep after fajr and pretty much had a very bad headache the whole day.
I'll see if I can prioritize sleep more than food and see if that makes a difference. Of course i'll need to offer fajr prayers later for it.
I'll see if I can prioritize sleep more than food and see if that makes a difference. Of course i'll need to offer fajr prayers later for it.
victreeb3l
Member
Yeah proper sleep does wonders. Itll help keep your energy levels high. Id much rather eat more during dinner than mess up my sleep.
First day was easy but the lack of caffeine hurt as expected. Nothing like some ice cold lemonade and dalpuri to start off iftar though ☺️
First day was easy but the lack of caffeine hurt as expected. Nothing like some ice cold lemonade and dalpuri to start off iftar though ☺️
The Artisan
Member
last time i went to Jumma sitting Indian style my foot fell asleep. in fact practically every time i go to Jumma here my foot falls asleep, so awkward and annoying for when it's time to stand up for jammat and I'm limping trying to wake my fuckin foot up
not just me man for herself and my dad too. so much self control.
not just me man for herself and my dad too. so much self control.
Not me
Bring all the samosas you can
Dunno how you manage it. My appetite up and dies during Ramadan. 2 or 3 samosas is my max, I'll barely make it through a plate of appetizers without feeling full.
Crimsonlink
Member
Hardest part about Ramadan is definitely the no water portion. Just about an hour and 30 mins left so just have to hold out a little longer.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
U wut mate ?
I make a plate big enough that it covers iftar, dinner AND next breakfast.
There's a reason why i gain 10kgs every ramadan with even 20hr+ fasting days
Should've seen young fams first ever ramadan
''is it always this hard or is it just the first day?''
Me:
Welcome to the real world
Why you do this.
Now I'm craving it too.
I guess that's tommorow's Iftar sorted lol.
The Artisan
Member
is it just me or is garlic sauce on dominos pizza kinda nasty
John Rabbit
Banned
About an hour to go. The hardest part is definitely the water. Thirst hit me harder today than yesterday, and I need to work out something better than getting up at 3am once I go back to work.
Edit: Apparently the secret to enjoying cherry tomatoes alone is not eating for 16+ hours.
Edit: Apparently the secret to enjoying cherry tomatoes alone is not eating for 16+ hours.
RustyNails
Member
Today was a good day. Didn't really feel it. We took the kids to carnival too, and even stood in line to get a funnel cake (for iftar, of course!)
texhnolyze
Banned
Whoops, a little late to the party here. Ramadan Kareem for everyone from Indonesia.
It's been a smooth start for me but today I've got a flu. Not that I'll stop fasting, I've had worse illnesses in Ramadan. I took a sick leave though. Well, actually I'm remote working for today. Bless the Internet.
It's been a smooth start for me but today I've got a flu. Not that I'll stop fasting, I've had worse illnesses in Ramadan. I took a sick leave though. Well, actually I'm remote working for today. Bless the Internet.
texhnolyze
Banned
I'm not sure. Generally, it's just the regular headache, mild fever, muscle ache and such. It usually goes away on its own after a day or two.