Family rituals matter
Ramadan brings about a special atmosphere to the homes of many
families
- By Jumana Khamis, Special to Gulf News
- Published: 14:03 July 29, 2012
Dubai: For many people, getting together with the family is one of the most
important rituals in Ramadan.
Twenty four-year-old Ali Rekaby from Egypt is no different. He agrees that
family plays the main role in creating the Ramadan atmosphere. “I am not exactly
sure why, but it’s always different to have family over for iftar during Ramadan
rather than to have them over during any other time of the year,” he said.
“There is a certain excitement to it,” he added. Ali who’s an internal auditor
in Abu Dhabi explains that it’s a feeling he has experienced every Ramadan since
childhood.
After the long hours of fasting, many families like to gather at sunset to
break their fast together over iftar.
Ali and his family usually break their fast with a glass of warm milk, which
contains dates. He describes it as “a good jolt of sugar to the system after a
day of fasting.” Right after, the whole family joins together for sunset
prayers. Following the prayers, Ali and his family gather around the dinner
table for iftar. “As Egyptians, our iftar is usually a heavy meal, which is
something I personally dislike,” Ali said. He explains that he prefers to have
his heavy dinner after the Ramadan late evening prayers (Taraweeh) to avoid
feeling sleepy during the prayers.
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On most days, Ali spends the rest of the evening with his uncle and cousins
enjoying the family gathering.
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