Happy Ramadan, To The Handful of Muslims

To the one or two Muslims, 
 
Happy Ramadan...it's the first time I'm doing it in the summer...and my dad told me earlier he did it once in Saudi Arabia in the sumer when he met my mum, and once in Pakistan growing up.  This would be his third time, but in the States. 
 
Let me say this, not being able to eat makes you look at the clock constantly for the sundown.   
 
My nose can smell all the food from a block away and I am thirsty as anything. 
 
I am hungry but more thirsty...and I can hear my stomach non-stop. 
 
So, my fellow other Muslim...enjoy it, and be thankful for what you have. 
 
No seriously, my mum told me to remember this...and that it would be a long month.  :\

As a westerner living in Saudi I get to join in with the fun of not eating but I do get to eat once I'm back home which is a couple of hours earlier than the Muslims do. 
 
But have a happy Ramadan none the less

Hah, I've been living a Ramadan-ish diet for the past month.
 
Makes you appreciate food *salivate*

Indeed, Happy Ramadan to the muslims.  
It somehow always amazes me that some people can actually go that long without eating food. 
If it was me, once the sun went down I would eat like a crazy person.

Why are people saying "happy" Ramadan? I understand that they want you to enjoy the holiday, but I find it weird that you can enjoy fasting. Don't get me wrong, I understand what it's about (it's a sign of religious commitment, right?), but adding "happy" to it just seems off. That'd be like wishing a Catholic to have a happy Lent.

"Let me say this, not being able to eat makes you look at the clock constantly for the sundown.    My nose can smell all the food from a block away and I am thirsty as anything.  I am hungry but more thirsty...and I can hear my stomach non-stop.  "

Major props to you guys. I dont know how you can go a whole day (daylight hours) without drinking water in the summer. Good luck drying out, and enjoy the feast. :)

I'm not Muslim but I've been fasting for Ramadan for a couple years now. Let's not forget those who do not simply choose not to eat but haven't the means to.

" Why are people saying "happy" Ramadan? I understand that they want you to enjoy the holiday, but I find it weird that you can enjoy fasting. Don't get me wrong, I understand what it's about (it's a sign of religious commitment, right?), but adding "happy" to it just seems off. That'd be like wishing a Catholic to have a happy Lent. "

" @Video_Game_King said:

" Why are people saying "happy" Ramadan? I understand that they want you to enjoy the holiday, but I find it weird that you can enjoy fasting. Don't get me wrong, I understand what it's about (it's a sign of religious commitment, right?), but adding "happy" to it just seems off. That'd be like wishing a Catholic to have a happy Lent. "

I've usually gotten a "thanks" for saying it to my friends who are muslims, they don't seem to mind it. But I gotta agree it sounds weird, but I think I would freak them out more if I went up to them and just said "RAMADAN!" and went on my merry way "

" @ZeForgotten said:

" @Video_Game_King said:

" Why are people saying "happy" Ramadan? I understand that they want you to enjoy the holiday, but I find it weird that you can enjoy fasting. Don't get me wrong, I understand what it's about (it's a sign of religious commitment, right?), but adding "happy" to it just seems off. That'd be like wishing a Catholic to have a happy Lent. "

I've usually gotten a "thanks" for saying it to my friends who are muslims, they don't seem to mind it. But I gotta agree it sounds weird, but I think I would freak them out more if I went up to them and just said "RAMADAN!" and went on my merry way "

You've given me an idea to try out this holiday season. "

"Man, I was not expecting it. The whole time at work, I just stared at the water cooler with lust. "

 
Happy Radaman.

Happy sociopath day to me!

So how many virgins is it you get after this?

Ramadan Mubarak! 
 
I fasted my first complete Ramadan when I was 11, so it's pretty easy for me now. (I'm 25) Worst thing about summer Ramadan is the long daylight hours, extreme heat (Florida), and I'm right in the middle of finals, so no brain food. Otherwise, hope everyone has a great Ramadan that believes in it, and for those who are curious, I applaud your open-mindedness. 

" So how many virgins is it you get after this? "

I finally forced myself to go shopping today. I was feeling a similar lust for food. Mine was more just because of my procrastination, though...

Ramadan Kareem 
 
I don't remember which was the first Ramadan I completed fully, but I know last year I did not do well. I'll be struggling through this next month, isa, even if i have 30+ degree weather and humidity that could suffocate you :P I have another hour before I'm done my first day and I have a super bad headache. But it only gets easier from here. And I certainly applaud those who are giving the fast a try despite not being Muslim. Kudos. 
 
Peace

" @HandsomeDead said:

" So how many virgins is it you get after this? "

none. "

Why are you guys saying "to the Muslims" when its Christmas time no one says "to the Christians" 
 
fucking racists

My question is, how do people react to Ramadan when they are in a dire situation? For instance the flood victims in Pakistan. Should they continue to fast even though their lives may be in danger, or is there a part in the Quran that allows an exception to basic survival? 

" @kashif1 said:

" @HandsomeDead said:

" So how many virgins is it you get after this? "

none. "

So what do you get out of it besides a slimmer waist for the Fall/Winter fashions? "

" @kashif1 said:

" @HandsomeDead said:

" So how many virgins is it you get after this? "

none. "

So what do you get out of it besides a slimmer waist for the Fall/Winter fashions? "

" My question is, how do people react to Ramadan when they are in a dire situation? For instance the flood victims in Pakistan. Should they continue to fast even though their lives may be in danger, or is there a part in the Quran that allows an exception to basic survival?  "

Do hypoglycemic Muslims get a pass? I can't go more than 2 hours without food without getting headaches and getting angry. 

" My question is, how do people react to Ramadan when they are in a dire situation? For instance the flood victims in Pakistan. Should they continue to fast even though their lives may be in danger, or is there a part in the Quran that allows an exception to basic survival?  "

"Ramadan Mubarak! "

When I saw the name of this thread i thought "uh-oh", then when I read it everyones being nice and I even learnt something.  Perhaps there's hope for the interweb yet :-)  Back on topic, I have a muslim friend who claims to have special dispensation from Allah to drink rum during Ramadan.  I think he's kidding.

" @Video_Game_King said:

" @ZeForgotten said:

" @Video_Game_King said:

" Why are people saying "happy" Ramadan? I understand that they want you to enjoy the holiday, but I find it weird that you can enjoy fasting. Don't get me wrong, I understand what it's about (it's a sign of religious commitment, right?), but adding "happy" to it just seems off. That'd be like wishing a Catholic to have a happy Lent. "

I've usually gotten a "thanks" for saying it to my friends who are muslims, they don't seem to mind it. But I gotta agree it sounds weird, but I think I would freak them out more if I went up to them and just said "RAMADAN!" and went on my merry way "

You've given me an idea to try out this holiday season. "

If you are thinking about going around screaming "CHRISTMAS" or "HOLIDAY!" then I'll do it around here too.  Maybe you could hear it up there alone on the moon. "

" So how many virgins is it you get after this? "

Yeah... this tradition confuses your metabolism.

" @HandsomeDead said:

" So how many virgins is it you get after this? "

Dick. "

" @arab_prince: what If I don't feel like it? Can I just eat if I want to? "

" @JeffGoldblum said:

" @HandsomeDead said:

" So how many virgins is it you get after this? "

Dick. "

I thought you got stoned to death for that sort of behavior? "

"@HandsomeDead said:

" @JeffGoldblum said:

" @HandsomeDead said:

" So how many virgins is it you get after this? "

Dick. "

I thought you got stoned to death for that sort of behavior? "

really? "

"So for the victims of the flood in Pakistan, they do not have to fast, but they will get a greater reward if they do, because it is seen as an extra burden for them.  "