Ramadan Do’s and Don’ts
For non-Muslims, it’s all about minding others
Ramadan dont’s
When in public, refrain from:
> Eating and drinking
> Smoking
> Chewing gum
> Dancing
> Playing loud music
> Wearing revealing or tight clothing
> Swearing
Dos
> Be yourself in private
> Participate in social events
> Network
> Try fasting
> Go to an iftar meal
> Drive more cautiously
> Make the most of it
Eid Al Fitr — The feast marking the end of Ramadan. Greet others saying ‘Eid Mubarak’
Zakat Al Fitr — Prescribed amount of money obligatory on every Muslim to feed one poor person in his region for one day.
Working with Muslim colleagues
> Understand that it is the most special month in a Muslim’s calendar
> Greeting colleagues with Ramadan Kareem is a nice way to cross into a new culture
> Working hours in some companies end earlier during Ramadan
> Try to avoid the following arrangements with your Muslim colleagues:
. Meetings, which include lunch
. Meetings extending after 5pm
. Department parties (or social events) during Ramadan
> It is common to take vacation during the last week of Ramadan
> The Eid holiday is a day off, especially for those with family
> If invited to share Iftar, accept it, it will be fun!
Ramadan activities
In addition to Suhoor and Iftar, other typical Ramadan activites include:
Visitation — social gatherings such as visiting relatives, sharing food with neighbours, friends and the poor
Taraweeh — optional prayer at early night (20-21 hrs)
Reciting — reading of the Quran during free time
Qiyam — optional late night prayers in the last 10 days
Post courtesy: Khaleej Times — reporters@khaleejtimes.com
