With Ramadan at day one, I was contemplating what I love about living in a Muslim country during Ramadan. And I came to the conclusion that there are so many things I love that I would like to share with you. First of all, when we moved to Qatar last year it was all so blurry. We were trying to find our feet and make this new country our home. This year we are more settled and I think I feel … [Read more...]
DIY Umrah Packages Step By Step from £800 per person in Ramadan
Ramadan is around the corner and the emails for DIY Umrah Packages are coming fast. I can't believe that Ramadan is just around the corner and that insha'Allah we get to experience it again. For those who don't know Ramadan is the Holy month in Islam and Muslims around the world fast for the entire month from sunrise to sunset. This is especially fun in the UK where the fast in the summer can be … [Read more...]
Your 4-Star DIY Umrah Package in the Last Nights of Ramadan 2018 for £1,400 for 9 nights
I can't believe Ramadan is just around the corner! Time truly flies. Also, the questions about cheap Umrah in Ramadan have started to come up faster than I can answer. So I thought I will just create a post about the prices you can currently find for Ramadan Umrah in 2018. Please note that if you are going for Umrah for the second time in the year or you have been last year you will have to … [Read more...]
My dispute with Hilton Makkah for not honouring FREE breakfast during Ramadan even when you pay £1,000 a night
It started with a flurry of excitement on my part of finding availability for the last 10 nights of Ramadan in the Hilton Makkah. Seriously as a Muslim this is the best time to visit the city as the last 10 nights are the most special. Rooms can go for about £1,100 per night, the hotel is close to the mosque, has good views and more importantly had breakfast and lounge included; or so I … [Read more...]
London To Oman for £250 in Ramadan, Perfect Option for Spending Ramadan in a Muslim country
I was just looking for flights from London back to the Middle East and came across this awesome deal. I was actually looking for flights to Salalah for Eid as it's a stunning place to visit and the greenery and wadis are full. Oman is one of my favourite countries, as people are so welcoming, the country is beautiful and Muscat had a lot of history and an old cultural charm. In the recent … [Read more...]
5 Beautiful Countries to spend Ramadan and Eid This Year
Ramadan in super fast approaching, and it is my favourite time of the year. Yes, I am even looking forward to 19 hours of fasting. Last year I was lucky enough to be in Makkah for the last 10 nights of Ramadan. This year I am not sure. However, I would love to go and experience Ramadan somewhere else. There are so many beautiful countries that we can visit, even during Ramadan or for an Eid … [Read more...]
5 Countries To Spend Ramadan and Eid Without Breaking The Bank
If you are like me, a person who wants variety then this post is perfect for you. I have been trying to decide where I want to spend my last 10 nights of Ramadan. I mean don't get me wrong who don't like fasting 18 hours, and before you say well Norway fasts 22 I shall say, yes they do! The thing is I am OK with fasting I just like to change the scenery. I don't really mind our small mosque … [Read more...]
I wasn’t ready for Ramadan…
It's here! The month that every Muslim has been waiting for (or at least the majority have been waiting for). I have to admit I wasn't looking forward to Ramadan this year. I didn't feel ready. My husband told me I hadn't prepared for it thus I didn't "feel" like it. He gave me the example of a guest who is coming to visit and said What would you do (prepare) if a VIP guest was … [Read more...]