Hello Local Guides
First of all, let me wish
Happy Ramdhan to all of my Connect Family, Local Guides, Connect Moderators and Google moderators.
The holy month of Ramdhan already started in some countries from today, and in some countries the first Fasting day will be tomorrow.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It’s a time when Muslims focus on spiritual growth, self-improvement, and prayer. During this Holy Month, Muslims work harder to follow the teachings of Islam. The main thing in Ramadan is fasting: Muslims don’t eat or drink from dawn until sunset.
Around the world, Ramadan is celebrated in various ways. From Jakarta to Chicago, from Mumbai to Makkah to Mombasa , each place has its own special customs for Ramadan.
Ramdhan in Pakistan :
Let me tell you something about Karachi, the city where I live. There’s a famous saying about Ramadan here: “Whether you’re driving a fancy car or a simple motorcycle, you’ll always find people giving out food and water to everyone, regardless of who you are. This shows how caring the people of Karachi are towards humanity.”
During Ramadan in Karachi, you’ll see open dining areas every one or two kilometers where anyone can sit and enjoy food and drinks.
Ramadan celebrations start from the first day of Ramadan in Karachi, just like anywhere else in the world. Because of the evening Taraweeh prayers, most shopping centers and markets close by 7 pm, except for food streets and restaurants. So if you’re in Karachi during Ramadan, you can enjoy street food more comfortably in the early days of the month when there are fewer crowds.
If you want to taste the delicious street food during Ramadan in Karachi, you can visit places like Hussainabad Food Street, Burns Road, Dhoraji Colony, Kharadar, Nazimabad Gol Market, Haidary, DHA Khadda Market, and many more. These places offer authentic Ramadan food that you shouldn’t miss trying.
Even at home, you’ll find all these dishes on your dining table that you usually see separately. For example, pakoras, samosas, shami kababs, yogurt dips, pani puri, fruit salad, boiled potatoes, along with fruits like dates, watermelon, melon, bananas, apples, guavas, and many others.
And we can’t forget the main thing that’s a must-have on every dining table,
Rooh Afza drink. It’s a sweet syrup made with dry fruits and natural ingredients. It can give you a boost of energy after breaking your fast.
After the first ten days of Ramadan, shopping centers get really crowded, especially with women and kids. They enjoy shopping for their Eid clothes, shoes, jewelry, and other things during this month. Men also buy their clothes during Ramadan because clothing and shoe brands usually release new styles and sometimes offer discounts for this special month.
The main markets for Eid shopping in Karachi include Saddar Bazar, Tariq Road, Haidary Market, Meena Bazar, Jama Cloth Market, Anarkali Bazar, Zamzama, Gulf Center, and many others. Especially in the last few days of Ramadan, shopping in these markets feels like swimming in a sea of people!
Here are a few things I shared about how Ramadan is celebrated in my city.
Also, I want to know how people celebrate Ramadan in your city. Do they go shopping, enjoy food, or just feel happy? Please let us know how you greet Ramadan in your language!
We want to hear from you. Please share in the comments!
Once again,
Wishing all my friends a happy and blessed Ramadan!