The Best Month of the Year

Ramadan starts today!

We are sort of settled into the apartment we are renting, but there's a lot of stuff that needs to be put away.  I'm tripping over things all the time!

So the NanoBot and I did a very simple activity to welcome our favorite time of year.  I quickly drew some letters on construction paper (completely freehand and therefore quite uneven) and she colored them in, then I cut them out.  A little BlueTac later, voila!  A simple little reminder for the three-year old to look at all the time, since she's learning the names of the months of the Arabic calendar. 

 

I have something very simple in mind for Eid too, which I will share when we do it, InshaAllah!

Ramadan is here!

Alhamdulillah, we have been graced with another Ramadan, another opportunity to become closer to God, another opportunity to renew our commitment to generosity and patience!

This is DaddyBoy's fifth Ramadan. Before he was Muslim he couldn't conceive of voluntarily leaving food and drink from dawn till sunset, everyday, for 30 days. Now he does so like he's done it his whole life.

Of course, Ramadan isn't just about that.

It's about appreciating our blessings, being patient, and being generous towards those who are less fortunate than us. It is about gaining the right knowledge, contemplating our purpose on earth, and strengthening our resolve to become better people.

If you are among those who observe this month of fasting, Ramadan Mubarak to you!