Ramadan

The nostalgia of pop-up Eid card shops

Pop-up Eid card shops seemed to have disappeared.
1 May 2022, 03:25 AM

Eid prep: Ramadan house cleaning

As Ramadan comes to an end and we eagerly await Eid, our homes obviously deserve some attention.
30 April 2022, 12:27 PM

Sleep pattern adjustment during Ramadan

Where Ramadan is a time to get closer to our religion through abstinence and discipline, more often than not, sleep and routine disruptions cause crankiness and low productivity levels during fasting.
27 April 2022, 13:00 PM

Navigating Ramadan with ulcer

Stomach or gastric ulcers form when the thick mucus layer that protects the stomach from digestive juices breaks down, resulting the stomach lining tissues being eroded by digesting acids.
26 April 2022, 09:38 AM

Ramadan and Diabetes: Everything to know while fasting

Diabetes can really bring one down to their knees especially during Ramadan by causing their blood sugar levels drop, making one feel more fatigued and weaker.
26 April 2022, 09:28 AM

Essential questions on COVID-19 vaccination in Ramadan

During Ramadan, adult Muslims are obligated to abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to sunset, up to 19 hours each day, depending on location. However, there are exemptions for travellers, menstruating women, and those with specific disorders or disabilities.
25 April 2022, 09:09 AM

Managing migraines during Ramadan

Migraines are headaches, typically on one side of the head, and often of a pulsating quality, lasting anywhere between 4-72 hours at a stretch.
25 April 2022, 09:06 AM

Ramadan Maghfirat: How I channelled my rage into inspiration for Sehri Tales

I channelled my hurt, anger and frustration into poetry and flash fiction that had nothing to do with my agitator and her cronies.
21 April 2022, 10:20 AM

Why do we feel so tired after iftar?

Food coma isn’t harmful to the body but it can be inconvenient.
16 April 2022, 12:02 PM

You are fasting, but are you behaving during Ramadan?

While everyone knows that cleanliness is a virtue in Islam, it is often the first etiquette that is forgotten as soon as the holy month starts.
13 April 2022, 12:50 PM

A twist on your iftar platter

A change from time to time for your month-long iftar meal is a change you can enjoy.
13 April 2022, 12:39 PM

How to avoid overeating in Ramadan?

Ramadan is not only the month for spiritual cleansing, but also rejuvenating the mind and body.
11 April 2022, 12:15 PM

Exercise Bio-hack for Ramadan

You can use exercise to bio-hack your body and supercharge Ramadan productivity.
11 April 2022, 12:10 PM

Khazana Iftar Bazar: Buffet featuring exquisite Hyderabadi delicacies throughout Ramadan

This Ramadan, prepare to indulge yourself for delicious and exquisite dishes that are offered by Khazana, as their Ramadan offering of Iftar Bazar is back in full swing this year!
11 April 2022, 11:45 AM

Tips for hosting a grand iftar party

A few days into Ramadan and most of us start looking for the perfect time to throw a bigger and better Iftar party than last year.
9 April 2022, 11:38 AM

How to stay hydrated during Ramadan

With the blazing summer sun this Ramadan, thirst is perhaps a bigger concern than hunger, for most.
9 April 2022, 11:26 AM

Fasting for diabetics: Avoiding sugar is not enough

While tackling the heat is one thing, fasting for patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes can pose some serious health concerns. Long fasts put you at higher risk of hypoglycaemia, where sugar levels are far too low for the body to function, which can at times prove fatal for diabetics.
7 April 2022, 11:47 AM

Ramadan: Not a month to earn, but to give

When the half crescent appears in the western sky to announce the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, some of our brothers in trade see it as a gold pendant hanging up there, while some others perceive it as a dollar bill.
6 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Weekly Ramadan planner to make your life easier

The few days before Ramadan can sometimes be more hectic than the first day of Ramadan itself with so much to prepare for in such little time. With weekly and daily goals set in writing, it can be a little bit more helpful and can prepare you well ahead so you can step into the Holy Month with a clear mind ready for actions.
3 April 2022, 13:30 PM

Traffic projection for Dhaka during Ramadan

After the government decided to reopen all educational institutions, Dhaka traffic has regained its former glory. The shift from online to in-person classes and work has highlighted Dhaka’s inability to handle all of the traffic, and massive infrastructure development projects are not helping either.
30 March 2022, 11:58 AM