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ELITE Vol.1, Issue 30, April 2021 Happy

Ramadan

Ramadan Around The World

Farah Elmelegy, 2nd Level , Mariam Ahmed, 2nd Level ,
Economics. Political Science.

From the vibrant lights of the lanterns and the colourful paper Gulf foods such as "Harees",a dish made of wheat, "Jareesh"
decorations that spread between the houses, with date merchants soup made from powdered wheat, in addition to

roaming the streets and a voice that calls for the worshipping of "Sambosak","Kabsa","Baked Dates", and desserts like
Allah, to the family gatherings and " Mawaed Alrahman" that "Jimimat","Tashriba" and "Aljfsha"."Ramadan Zughba" is the
ensure that no one is ever left behind with tables full of delicious most popular custom for Muslims in Mauritania, where boys and
"Mahashi", Bechamel pasta, "Atayef", "Khoshaf" and without men shave their hair completely at the beginning of the month to
doubt the famous drinks like "Sobia"and "Tamr Hindi"; just then coincide with the passage of Ramadan. With the confirmation of
you can smell the Egyptian Ramadan spirits in the air. the crescent of Ramadan, the State of Morocco blows the horn
Set on the 9th month of the hijri calendar, Ramadan is celebrated (flute) seven times to mark the beginning of the month while
by Muslims all over the world where they fast from dawn til sunset saluting each other saying"Awasher Mabrouka", referring to
wishing for God's forgiveness and repentance. Taking into account each of the ten days of Ramadan (Mercy, Forgiveness, and
the number of Muslims across the globe all with their different Release from the fire). As for the table of the Arab Maghreb
inherited customs, cultural and regional backgrounds, such countries in Ramadan, it usually contains “Harira” soup
differences are definitely reflected on their still on-going traditions. consisting of lentils and tomatoes, “Barley with milk” soup,
For that reason, let us take you on a tour to see what makes “Zumita” and “Slaw” desserts made of sesame and almonds,
Ramadan special in different world countries. “Chebakia”, and many types of nuts. Ramadan tables are also
In most Arab countries, Ramadan celebrations start in the last night distinguished by a great variety of authentic Moroccan dates, the
of Sha'ban, however, in United Arab Emirates, celebrations take most famous of which is the "Medjoul" dates.One of the most
place halfway through Sha'ban in a festival called "Haq ElLaila" distinctive customs in Iraqi Ramadan evenings is the game of
where kids put on their best clothes and go around houses "Mhaibis",another word for "mhbas"meaning "ring",in most
collecting nuts and candy in "Kharayet", bags sewn specially for cafes and neighborhoods, it continues throughout the month in
this event, while saying "Give us to be given by Allah.. For him to the form of Ramadan competitions. Iftar in Sham countries in
take you to Mecca's house". Such tradition is not only present in general is one of the most familiar to the Egyptians. For
UAE, however, we can also see it in other Arab countries with example, "ElMaklouba" is one of the staples of Ramadan table,
slight changes in its name and timing; so we know it in Saudi in addition to the "Mansaf" and other dishes such as
Arabia and Kuwait as "Karkian","Karankawa"in Bahrain and Qatar "Tabbouleh","Kibbeh", "Sheikh Al-mahshi", "Waraa Enab",
and "Karankshwa" in Oman. The above listed countries usually "Ouzi with meat" and"Palestinian Dates". In Indonesia, as it is
have their celebrations halfway through Ramadan. As for the the largest country regarding the number of Muslims, the
"Ramadan's Ghabakat", they are more common among the Arab Indonesian Government gives Ramadan’s first week off to
Gulf countries, where families and friends gather after performing students to get used to fastingthe month of repentance and
"Tarawih" prayers on a hearty table full of old and famous forgiveness.

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