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Preparing one’s self for Ramadan 2021: 5 Ways to enrich the soul and body during the Holy month
Ramadan, the much-anticipated month of the Hijri year, is now only few weeks away. Millions of Muslims around the globe celebrate its arrival differently, but we all agree to prepare early to best benefit from its countless blessings. Our preparations start a month earlier: we write down a Ramadan special grocery list, we deep clean the house and have it Ramadan-themed decorated, and of course, we approach this Holy month with a clear and sincere intention to fast and worship. Finally, we observe the sky seeking Ramadan's crescent moon🌙. Here are five ways to help you prepare spiritually and physically to make the most out of your 2021 Ramadan experience: Reflecting on one’s inner self 🌱 Have your soul prepared for this month-long journey of spiritual awakening and purification. Your Ramadan routine will not be the same as any other month, so make sure you balance between your worship, work or classes, and your family time. Ramadan is also an excellent opportunity to try and quit unpleasant habits too. Smokers can start by reducing their nicotine intake a month prior to avoid experiencing undesired withdrawal symptoms during fasting hours. Sharing and giving 🕌 Ramadan is the month of giving. Engaging in charitable activities is indeed a noble deed anytime of the year, but it becomes very common and encouraged act in Ramadan. Muslims everywhere tend to to give generously during this time of year by donating money to local charities and those less fortunate. Apart from donating money, here are other things you can buy earlier to donate this coming month: Dates Ramadan and dates are inseparable. This nutritious fruit is an essential item on the iftar table in every Muslim household. You can buy date boxes this Ramadan and have them distributed in your neighborhood. SDC App gives you up to a 15% discount at 7Dates, Tamrati Almomyza, Authentic Dates and many other date stores in the Kingdom. Subscribe now! Prayer mats Buy your local masjid new prayer mats for those who might forget to bring theirs during taraweeh. You can choose between more than 400 prayer mat options on Noon and have them delivered right to your door. Ramadan groceries Food items like wheat, oatmeal and rice (also Vimto drinks, but well, they are not recommended 🙈) are heavily consumed during Ramadan. Buy these groceries in bulks and have them arranged in boxes to be donated to your local charity. Subscribe to SDC App to get 15% off on Noon and +450 other brands and services. Showing Gratitude 💝 Ramadan is also a great time to express your appreciation and gratitude for those around you. It would be a nice gesture, as you gather around iftar or suhoor, to thank your sister for the sambosa (samosa) she spent the night folding, or your brother for the foul (fūl) he waited in line under Ramadan fierce sun for. Below are some suggestions for thoughtful gifts to show your appreciation during the Holy month: Have your mother, wife or sister celebrate Ramadan with a new abaya Enjoy a 15% off at Hanaa Samman and Omaimah Boutiques for abayas by subscribing to SDC App. Gift your father, husband or brother a new thobe Shop Al Shiaka, a leading Saudi thobe brand since 1971, and enjoy 15% off by subscribing to SDC App. Extend your appreciation to your neighbor It is very common act among neighbors to exchange iftar dishes and deserts like Kunafa, beklava, or sweet fritters (Lgeimat). But how about surprising your neighbor with a gift this Ramadan, maybe oud or perfume? SDC App gives you 20% discount on Afnan Al Teeb wide perfume collections. Subscribe now! Living Ramadan vibes in home 🎊 Having your home Ramadan-themed decorated will uplift your Ramadan spirituality and make this blessed month an unforgettable one for you & your family. Place the special Ramadan lanterns at your front door to welcome the arrival of this much-awaited month. Setup your festive iftar and suhoor table to have your family over. And as everyone gathers in the living room, you can apply an Islamic-style geometric pattern wallpaper to give the space a more Ramadan spirit. Such wallpapers can also remain an elegant choice anytime of the year. Photopia offers a wide selection of luxurious wallpapers to be installed right away. Get 20% off with SDC App. Leading a healthy lifestyle 🍽️ Follow a healthy meal and fitness plan throughout Ramadan. It is advisable to start earlier to have your body prepared for the month of fasting. A healthy diet can increase your energy and give you the strength you need to perform daily worship and chores while fasting. You may want to reduce the amount of greasy food on your iftar table. Replace the classic fried sambosas you eat daily with air-fried or baked sambosas (well, they are not as crunchy but they are still delicious 😋). If you are busy working, you can still enjoy a healthy, freshly prepared and appropriately sized meals delivered to your workplace everyday. Apps like DailyMealz offers weekly and monthly food subscription packages. Enjoy 20% off on your daily meals from DailyMealz App by subscribing to SDC App. Remember to remain healthy and fit. This month is probably the most crucial month to renew you gym subscription (and actually, attend). Join B-fit gym and enjoy 25% discount with SDC App.
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