Reminder: NO EATING
Regardless of whether or not you think it's ridiculous that they impose this on non-Muslims as well, it's probably worth reminding you all of this;
Adults found eating or drinking in public between dawn and dusk (the fasting time) during the holy month can be taken to task, said [lawyer] Mohsin Thiyab Al Suwaidi. The act attracts up to three months of imprisonment or a fine of up to QR3,000 or both under Article 267 of Qatar’s criminal code.
And while we're at it, this rule applies all the time but is probably policed more during Ramadan;
Dressing indecently is a crime punishable under Article 290 and action can be taken against the violators regardless of whether it is Ramadan or not, the lawyer said.
Source: Peninsula
It's just a way of forcing the society to respect and observe the tradition...in a way it's a sign of insecurity..but whatever...stop complaining let them enjoy their holy month,and let's sacrifice for them,God will bless u more..
if you snooze you lose....
Some companies are giving only 5 hours of job for non musllims too.For those people can sleep at home. Sometimes it looks like injustice also.
u are a disrespectful, dispicable person go back to your pregidice country your not wanted here. no one cares about nostradamus this is a muslim country, follow there rules or go home. Whats the matter you cant make money there quit using people your hurrible and i dont like you u need to watch yaself in other peoples country you fool
your ignorant
follow their rules. it is a crime how would you like if someone went to your country and disrespected it, you probably wouldnt. \all there asking is for us to follow their rules its not hard. If it is we should go back to where we came from and stop trying to ruin there culture
QUOTE:
"This holy month helps us get rid of the bad thing we humans do. Its an oppurtunity given to us by God....."
My Question:
If one of the reason is to get rid of bad thing... then why the following should be expected or happening during Ramadan:
- Most fellow Muslims (not all) are hot tempered during Ramadan Month, especially from morning till dusk.
- They are very lazy to work and not accomodating to their fellows.
- They should be good because as u said it is "holy" but it is the reciprocal and worse than normal days.
- When they are driving....errrrrrr...no comment... they are always on rush..rush...rush... and it is very risky to drive during ramadan month.
Just my observation for 7 yrs in the middle east...how can we get rid of bad things if we are becoming worse during these days? Coz i can't accept the reason that they are hungry....
Just asking no harm intended :D
"BRING IT ON DUDE!!!"
There are risk in everything. Even eating have a risk. The cards is in their hands of which, shall we say gambling with one dear life
without drinking water? I am happy to respect the rules in public, especially when I have the freedom to stay home, but what about those who can't?
when living in Indonesia, my Muslim friends would tell me "please- eat!! drink!! it is fine"- they felt that a TRUE , spritual fast was foregoing food/drink in the face of others partaking. Having no food/drink available is NOT fasting- fasting is declining in the midst of much.
let's see them round up all the "muslims" who are drinking and drunk in the bars at night!! good grief. what hypocrites.
Maybe they were all diabetic malnourished minors who were prescribed to munch on Walkers to survive, of course they had HMC proof on them for when they get busted…lol
I've got to say this is a strange incident though, knowing what the consequences might have been if they were caught!
Salam
it is a Muslim country..so should follow the regulations here..otherwise step out..
Why these people trying to make a wound a religion or a community?
car - won't mention nationalities for fear of being accused of generalising - but lets just say, I am 100% sure that he was muslim...
and literally 30min later I saw a group of young guys walking around eating chips and drinking cooldrinks... hmmm.... they were wearing thobe too....;-)
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
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seems you need to read up on the holidays and how little time Westerners get off for vacation. Over here and in Europe, taking a full month off is nothing...We just CAN'T do it in the States...or you lose your job.
A good friend helps you up when you fall. A best friends pees their pants laughing and trips you again!
people who are truly strong believers in their religion, would have no problem when others are eating in front of them...IF they truly believed. I find it amusing that a whole country has to DICTATE that there will be no eating or drinking to keep the believers from falling off their fasting. It is a PERSONAL issue...and should be done by EACH person not because the authorities say so.
I agree with Gypsy that restaurants that are enclosed should be able to remain open, just as those open air eateries in the mall, should be closed.
But...that's just my personal opinion...I follow the rules but when I am in MY PERSONAL CAR, I will drink my water if I am thirsty.
A good friend helps you up when you fall. A best friends pees their pants laughing and trips you again!
Come on inter2006, he's posting it up in good faith. Would not a reminder from someone outside a muslim entity be a taken as token of goodwill.
Hey tallgee, since when were you nominated to be the authority on no eating during ramadan? do you think people on QL are dumb and don't realize what country they are making money in? Come on talk about something else besides religion and dress rules.
It is our duty to respect this holy month, even non-muslim.
of employment used to send around emails to all staff that reminded them that MUSLIM employees only had to work 6 hours/day during Ramadan...but the rest of us had to stay the regular full schedule. They also cut our lunch break down to 15-20 minutes during Ramadan.
I hope they no longer do that...but I don't know.
In some ways this discussion reminds me of conversations I have had with single and 'married w/ family' friends -- about the benefits that employees are offered, and how singletons often get left out of the mix. They're expected to work holidays more than their married ounterparts (because they don't have a spouse and kids to celebrate with), they don't get free tuition for their kids as part of their package. They often wonder why the double standard (they DO have family and friends they want to celebrate with so how about everyone works the same # of holidays, and instead of tuition how about a gym membership for them, etc.).
"Most plain girls are virtuous because of the scarcity of opportunity to be otherwise."
-- Maya Angelou
I had to roll my eyes at the thought of a Christmas break where *everyone* takes "a one week stretch AT LEAST".
Cripes... have you any idea about how many days holiday most companies offer in the US?
How can you compare a country where most employees get about 37 working days annual leave plus 10 days public holiday to countries where the total number of leave days could be less than 15? Get a grip.
Guess who are exempted to be on-duty during the eid holidays? While they get their 5-day holiday unbroken, we non-muslim are required to give one day of that to man our office.
Yes we have to abide with the law and custom of this country, but we don't have to agree. And one more thing, I respect your opinion on this, so likewise, can you also respect the others.
only get 2 weeks off a YEAR -- not like the 45 days folks here in Qatar generously get. So it's not surprising that many people there choose not to spend their precious vacation days around religious holidays.
It's also common that everyone gets Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1 off -- but beyond that, if you want to, as you say, "club the Christmas holidays" (seriously? I've never met one person who has done this...), then they eat into their 2 weeks' of time, and most choose to save that for the better weather of summer, in my experience.
And you needn't get all pissy and sarcastic. I wasn't saying that it was oh so excruciating to sit in a hot car with bad A/C and not be able to drink. I was merely pointing out that Ramadan has no collective spiritual meaning for us non-Muslims so there's no upside to our depriving ourselves of food/water in public; we're not earning brownie points in heaven, it just kind of sucks.
"Most plain girls are virtuous because of the scarcity of opportunity to be otherwise."
-- Maya Angelou
ummjake said
"That's probably NOT how the non-Muslim sees it when he's stuck in traffic, his car A/C isn't working too well, and he's dying to grab the bottle of water that's laying on the passenger seat and take a gulp."
Yeah that's excruciating... I am just bracing myself for the at least five expatriates we'll lose this year dying out of thirst in that manner... please park on the side before you take your last breath though so you don't block the traffic for believers in their cars WITH air conditioners...
As for covering on religious holidays... Muslims or Hindus I know in the West rarely take even one day off on Eid or Diwali... unlike their Christian friends who like to club the Christmas Holidays with New Year and frequently take a one week stretch AT LEAST...
I wouldn't expect to hear/see Muslims complaining about fasting. It's their religion, their choice.
Ditto for kids who fast. I am sure they feel a sense of pride as if they are joining the ranks of the adult Muslim world by participating in this very important ritual and sacrifice.
That's probably NOT how the non-Muslim sees it when he's stuck in traffic, his car A/C isn't working too well, and he's dying to grab the bottle of water that's laying on the passenger seat and take a gulp.
As for covering for colleagues during religious holidays, I think that swings ALL ways (others workers would probably offer to cover the Christians during Xmas, the Jews during Rosh Hashanah/Hannukah, the Muslims during Eids, the Hindus during Diwali, etc.) -- the same way you do for colleagues when it's their kid's birthday or their anniversary. Kind of a 'quid pro quo" arrangement...
"Most plain girls are virtuous because of the scarcity of opportunity to be otherwise."
-- Maya Angelou
We have Muslims who are expected to not have food or water during the morning hours... they are not complaining...
Then there are the nonMuslims who are expected to not drink or eat in public and they are distressed...
I am Indian and I am used to fasting in India with no allowances... sometime I break my fast by having a drink of water and without having a proper meal until night fall because I would be at work... I took it in my stride... I personally don't mind if anyone eats or drinks in my presence during Ramadhan and personally I am not the type of person who would hold it against a nonMuslim who has a bite or a drink...
I agree its an inconvenience for nonMuslims that you are not allowed to eat in public but really... Is that so much of an inconvenience?
How about during Christmas when almost the entire country shuts down in the West and businesses slow down, do you hear Muslims complaining? Do you hear Muslims complaining about having to stand in for their Christmas colleagues in Hospitals so they can take a break? Do you hear Muslims complaining here in Doha when they have to stand in for their Christian colleagues who take off during Christmas and New Year?
Everyone knows its a Muslim country and the laws are in accordance with Islam for the convenience of Muslims... or haven't you noticed?
If you have a medical problem, just monitor yourself accordingly... how hard is it? rarely is a person in public for over one hour in a stretch, just plan accordingly...
if people are still going to kick up a fuss about it... shame on you... I advise you to look at the face of some of the younger kids and teenagers who are fasting without complaining... grow up...
Being an expatriate requires a certain degree of tolerance to local cultures and traditions... if that is not in your nature, then you seriously need to reconsider your situation before you end up doing something detrimental to yourself...
to be honest, i think the ban on non muslims eating is unnecessary, because in essence fasting is about resisting temptation, and choosing to fast for god, and to suffer as those who are less fortunate suffer. If you are eliminating the temptation, then you're kind of going against the whole point. However, i have in the past seen some pretty inconsiderate behavior of non muslims chomping away infront of those fasting, which is pretty bad. I think, it shouldnt be an official rule, but that people should just be asked to consider other peoples feelings, or beliefs at a time like this.
i have one question,i'm not a muslim,but please quote one reference in the Holy Quran where it says that all eateries/restaurants should be closed & there should be no eating/drinking in public...i'm asking because i know it isn't there & i also know that the true meaning of ramadan is maintaining one's fast amidst the normal non-muslim world around you & overcoming the temptations in doing so...so as some others have already pointed out is the practice in their home countries(like Egypt,which is a muslim country) as it is in mine,India,where no it's not a muslim country but we have, i don't know maybe 10 times more muslims than all the muslims in this country & life goes on like normal & my muslim friends fast...AMIDST all of that and that my dear muslim brothers & sisters is the real meaning of fasting...& no abuamerican,we don't eat or drink in front of him to mock or tempt him 'cos we respect the fact that he's fasting but we can step out of our workplace & get something to eat downstairs while he's in the office,as non-muslims we have that option while he, as a muslim,fasts...so please,all you people out there claiming 'this is a muslim country so this is how it is'...save it,there are other muslim countries in the world along with other non-muslim countries with very big muslim populations & NONE of them enforce this ridiculous rule,i know that for a fact & probably so do you,weather you admit or not is a different story all together though...Ramadan Kareem...
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"for people who are not fasting it's not that big of deal to not be able to eat in public."
I had been of the same view until I got some kidney problems two years ago .I had to drink something otherwise I was in terrible pain ... and I had to rush and hide in a toilet of the Villaggio for I can drink ,my bottle of water ...
It is very hot here -and there are a lots of people suffering from diabetics ...
I am not sure if this is in accordance to the injunction of the Qur'aan or the sunnah. I cannot recall if I read from the Sunnah whether during Ramadaan,under the Caliphate, whether it was imposed on non muslims at that time not to eat in public.
I believe any act of worship (thus Sawm) is something personal betwwen the worshipper and the worshipped. In fact, when I see other eat on the streets of the Western worls and I, I am fasting...I feel so good about my fasting.I feel very close to God and in fact appreciate that I am doing an act of worship.
How can it offend a muslim that a non muslim is eating in front of him. Is this really respect? So why outside Ramadaan then alcohol is not sold in Hotels. So why outsie Ramadaan, gambling is on horses are still allowed? I can't get it. I feel it's not fair...Imagine the labourer on the street of Doha under the scorhing sun had to dig trenches and just as he wants to drink some water, some policeman sees him..Oh God...I can't imagine his fate.
Anyway, Allah Knows best whether this is fair or not. I am only a mortal like all of you.
Happy Ramadaan to all my muslim brothers and sisters. For my non-muslims Qlers,well I have to wish you call the best.
They say where there is a will there is a way but I notice where there is money there are ways!!!
HAPPY RAMADAN TO ALL...
PLEASE FELLOWS ABIDE BY THE RULES AND STAY CALM...
IVE BEEN BLESSED 4 HAVIN U IN MY LYF, IF I HAD THE CHANCE I WUDN'T HESITATE 2 MAKE U MY WIFE.
I think people shouldn't say stuff like people who live in non-Muslim countries have a real sense of Ramadan because they are tested by the eating and other immoral things going on.
I'm from the states i would rather here than there for Ramadan. yes people eating in front of you shouldn't stop your fast. but it will make you fast a lot easier if people weren't chowing down on some food right in front of you.
and secondly for people who are not fasting it's not that big of deal to not be able to eat in public. no one is telling you not to eating during the day they are just saying don't eat in public.
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During Ramadan, the mind, soul and practice are to get forgiveness from GOD.
I respect this fasting and will not eat food during office hour. Please also give loving kindness to people who are not fasting and let them eat if they are hungry. GOD will give more credits for doing this.
tallg, thanks for reminding...
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Drac do you suck blue blood too?
ok
it ought to be... Reminder No EATING IN PUBLIC
I am seeing quite a few people confused to thinking that they are not allowed to eat during day times in Ramadhan...
thanks for the reminder
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reminder... its simple really...
pay respect or pay for it!!!!
I can speak on behalf of Pinoy Muslims....of course we dont!
In fact some post are just a curious queries. Some of valuable suggestions. No need to jump up with sword withdrawn just like in the olden days. Like we say in the other thread, the best self test of fasting is to resist temptation, not the hunger.
Ramadan Kareem to every one and thankful to Tallg for the thread for reminding us. The same content was posted in the Filexpat group for the benefits of the Kabayans thismorning.
Good things about Ramadan. 5 hour working day from 8.30am to 1.30pm.
Longer shopping hours in the night.
Save some money as the watering holes are closed..:)
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HE WHO DARES WINS
No problems for me!
All day I am fasting!
Drac's eating [read:blood sucking]time: from sunset to sunrise!:)
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8 - 9 hours, even during Ramadan... :-( like I mentioned before, we get the fear of God put into us regarding eating and drinking - can I add smoking to the list...
All i can say is... i will be enjoying my time on the farm even more now, as its the only place I can smoke in peace once I leave my house in the morning:-)
But its gonna be a long break between 1pm and 6 pm before I can smoke again, once I am at the office;-)
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
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..but there are certain things best left unquestioned. If it's the law of the land,it has the approval at the highest levels. No one will gain anything questioning that. It will only cause heartburns!
Source:
- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
It is a stone-age mentality. Those who want to fast can fast. Non fasting people are not making fasting people eat. It's the same with censoring sex channels on satellite TVs: those who don't want to watch them can switch them off (if they are serious).
"It's REST TIME for teaboys" - but not for housemaids :-(
As saying goes,Be a roman in rome,qatari in qatar
yv2r
As long as we live here, we must the religion & culture,nothing wrong indoors.
For others good time for dieting & reduce
Unless the teaboy works in an office/company on a split shift work schedule. As they would also be working till late.
And how about those working in the service industry (restaurant, food court, etc)...they'll be working till late.
That's what I know/practice every Ramadan since I came here last 2005.
As for leilany2's comments...Filipino Muslims are minority population in the Philippines (Christian country) UNLIKE here in QATAR (Islamic country) wherein the NON-MUSLIMS should follow what is practiced.
Don't attempt to open your mouth from dawn to sun set, except to talk. Sorry to confirm that, but this for your own protection, when in public.
The same rule applies to Muslims entitled by GOD to not fast, for certain health and mental reasons.
Salam
I hate smokers...yuck!
LOL
Source:
- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
make much difference for us non-smokers the REST of the year, salax85.
Ever see how many guys hang out in the coffee shops in the malls here, sitting directly under the "NO SMOKING" sign, puffing away?
They never do a thing about them, but watch how fast a non-Muslim will get ticketed if he ever lights up during daylight in the coming 4 weeks...LOL!
"Most plain girls are virtuous because of the scarcity of opportunity to be otherwise."
-- Maya Angelou
I will let them know!
Source:
- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
daylight. Not in your car at the traffic light or anything...
Don't chew gum, suck on a mint, smoke, take a swig of water to wash down a Panadol tablet, kiss a member of the opposite sex (no PDA's of any kind).
NADA!
"Most plain girls are virtuous because of the scarcity of opportunity to be otherwise."
-- Maya Angelou
I dont think smoking is allowed too during the day in open... though this is my first Ramadan here in Doha but back in Abu Dhabi...it was not allowed...
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One life to live, live it to the fullest.
for fasting muslims...NO!
FU after ifthar u can have on public
Source:
- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
FU is this question ?
Some people are wanting to know about it.
Source:
- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
It is very ironic and not really in the spirit of the season.
As others have pointed out, it is really ONLY here in the Gulf where you find all this bending over backwards to support those who fast, make it easier for them to stick to their guns. In Egypt, restaurants stay open and if you're the poor bloke who happens to be the cook, well guess what? You still have to stand over the stove and smell all the meat cooking while you're fasting.
It's supposed to be an additional sacrifice that one makes. But here? Working hours get reduced 25% (this year they made most schools stay closed until after Eid!), people sleep half the day and stay up all night (most of my Muslim friends actually GAIN weight during Ramadan).
I'm with Gypsy on this one: why not let individual food establishments (especially places like Chilis that cater to a more western clientele) stay open?
"Most plain girls are virtuous because of the scarcity of opportunity to be otherwise."
-- Maya Angelou
Hmmm my room at the ramada last ramadan had alcohol in the mini bar.
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I don't agree with the necessity to ban the consumption of food in public spaces, but it's the law and I'll happily abide by it.
But I can't see the danger of allowing cafes to serve people some food out of sight.
It's not as if Muslims will hear the clinking of cutlery and will forget their fasting because a couple of people are eating a steak, just as I'm sure Abu didn't stop fasting when some idiots ate food in front of him.
I do love Ramadan but I prefer to be in the US for the holy month. There's just something incongruous about a spiritual time of prayer and family and fasting that threatens non-observers with three months in prison.
Mandi
Abu - right, sticks and stones.
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A wise young crackpot knows no fear - Ian Dury.
Very true Gypsy!
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A wise young crackpot knows no fear - Ian Dury.
Ramadan Mubarak, observe the local laws...
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A wise young crackpot knows no fear - Ian Dury.
I think office policies should be left to the offices and I think open eating establishments (i.e. food courts and outdoor areas) should be closed, but I think individual restaurants should be left open. I mean, if you're fasting why would you go sit in a chilli's and watch people eat?
Thanks for sharing.And a nice reminder to all.
Abu - you love it when I do that to you.
And why is all the alcohol removed from the minibars in hotel rooms during Ramadan?
It's not like you'd take it and drink it on the street, whether it was Ramadan or not.
I'm just not sure I can follow Abu's logic.
Abu - so they should clamp down on the few people who go round doing that, rather than blanket banning eating for everyone.
Be that as it may, Abu, is there a reason why cafes and restaurants shouldn't be allowed to serve food away from the view of those whose religion does not compell them to fast?
Alcohol is made available to people who can drink, even if that doesn't include muslims. Why not burgers during Ramadan?
lol our company gave us 08:30 till 13:30... then following e-mail said Not Site Staff, their hours are 08:00 till 15:00 lmao, oh well, i would just get bored with all that time on my hands
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5 hour day ?
No wonder the bloody roads aren't being completed..:(
"5 hour working day from 8.30am to 1.30pm." - not everyone UKEng!
Hey! Where'd you get that picture! That's totally me!
Thanks UK for reminding us of the benefits of Ramadan!
Can I add:
Sumptuous feasts every night at hotels.
Lots of discounts and sales at shopping centers.
I can't understand it.. She was in the choir at her local church in Sakatoon, sassskatchewaaan...
Then she comes to the Middle East, and >>>>
Or?
"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach
brit - I'd never start a thread with that intention ;p
Leilany2, I wouldn't say they're better or real than any other Muslims, but I must agree that they're facing the real test and need a strong determination. Restaurants/Coffee shop are open, alot of girls wearing revealing cloths around you, working hours are normal 8hrs/day....cinema and bars/clubs open almost 24hr. But by the grace of God, we performed what has been obliged to us on this holy month :)
:-D
Tallg, have a nice trip! Don't forget to visit Romania!
I hope we're not getting into another meaningless discussion about the rights and wrongs.
Tye rules are there. Let's adhere to them for the next month at least..
You do have to wonder about the will of people who need to do something because they see others do it.
It seems more like a case of sour grapes to me - if I can't eat, than neither can you.
Muslim country or not what i'm trying to say is that.."IF YOU ARE TRUE TO YOUR FAITH AND TRUE TO YOURSELF NOBODY OR NOTHING CAN DISTRACT YOU IN ANY WAY".
and honeybunch - everyone is willing to undergo the rules and regulations, but that doesn't mean we have to agree with them. Hence we voice our opinions. Or do you believe that our voices should all be censored?
every_mothers_nightmare: dressing indecently is a crime - "Dressing indecently is a crime punishable under Article 290"
honeybunch - I disagree. It is a very weak person who can't resist the temptation to eat just because they see someone else doing it. Muslims in the UK have to fast for much longer hours than here (during the summer) and see people eating all around them.
Imposing respectful dressing on non-Muslims I can understand and agree with - especially since it's not that much effort for us to all dress respectfully. But to force us not to eat against our will is inhumane.
Anyway, I'm out of this country for good on Saturday so couldn't care less. Just wanted to warn the rest of you!
LOL NEVER!!!! :P
Come on admit it... Come out of the closet ..
and make money from this country to make a living they should also be ready to undergo the rules and regulations and not make big fuss about things........
I think the real muslim will be found in the Philippines,they have strong faith and strong determination, because during ramadan they r facing the real test,no need to close the restaurant,non-muslims are not restricted to anything...ok respect is respect i agree to that,but like what i said from my previous thread if you have strong faith and true to yourself NOTHING or NOBODY can distract you in anyway even if it is in front of you.
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Tnx for the info and wish u all RAMADAN KAREEM!!!!
Watdapak! Thats why im asking you a Question then you will return the question to me?? Pfffttt!
It's not like Valentines day, christmas and new year that is always welcome to say "Happy Christmas or Happy Valentines". just a curious question.
its like that newkid .. its supposed to be a happy nice season .. since u r getting closer to god ..
Thanks for the reminder.
It's a figure of speech Brit. :)
newkidontheblcok
it is a season of getting closer to god .. so what do u think about that, should people be happy about it? or not
"Thank God I only have to put up with 2 weeks of this"
Gypsy has seen the light......
Hold on... Did Nostradamus mention anything like this in his quatraines ??
fasting is not a joke for we muslims..u need determination to behave well within your self....This determination should not get disturbed by any such things like food, evil stuff around you. This holy month helps us get rid of the bad thing we humans do. Its an oppurtunity given to us by God.....
When someone eating in front of a person who is fasting is disrespect and you will urge him break his fast..This is why all restuarants and eatable places are closed between dawn and dusk...
Its better everyone take this seriously and abide by the law announced....
stone cold religious rules are not imposed shall they be so, non muslims will be asked to fast .. are they asked to fast? i don't think so .. they are only asked not to eat in public
Im just curious. when it's ramadan, should people be happy about it? i dont know maybe i was thinking because they are fasting and can't eat during daytime. :)
Thank God I only have to put up with 2 weeks of this :D
I'll just have a small snack at home, go to office, then comeback home by noon, have some rest and then lunch.
And will be repeating this for one full month.
So in the end all my drinking/eating will be indoors.
Regards!!
We must pay respect...
***Your only limitation is your soul***
for those who may forget and for those who would just try their "luck"!
"Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship"
Dressing indecently is against the relgion and culture of the country.....i agree.
But not a crime.
Aana free, jaana free,
Pakde gaye tho khana free.
Follow d rules...
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Thanks for the reminder...
Happy Ramadan to all..
They should be more lenient on non muslim. Means that no religious rules should be imposed by force to those who does not practice it. By the way its Qatar, and we all have to abide by it anyway.
i will stay indoors.
thanks for reminding...