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Ramadan is a holy month dedicated to self-discipline, spirituality and connection, remembering those who are less fortunate, and spending time with family. With an international community at Raha filled with many people of different backgrounds of faith, you may wonder, how can we all connect and enjoy the benefits of this month?

Here are some ways to get the most out of Ramadan as a Muslim, or nonMuslim too, so you can share the spirit of Ramadan with everybody and yourself.

Being Grateful By Doing Things For Others

Islam roots itself back through Zakat and Sadaqah, which involve helping those less fortunate than us to make us more appreciative and connect back to our community. Because of this, try doing something positive for your community, such as donating food, money, or clothes, giving a helping hand, and/or volunteering at local organizations that relate back to any causes that matter most to you. Think about things you are passionate about. Animals, education, refugees, and youth sports are just a few ideas.

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME!

What do you think Muslims do when they fast?

You don’t realize how much time we spend in our day-to-day lives preparing or going out for our next meals. But because we fast now, we have extra time on our hands, so we’ve got to make the most of it! Try doing this yourself, if you are fasting or not, it doesn't matter. Go on, do the project or work you’ve been putting off Start a new passion and explore your current ones further than you ever imagined! Being productive now during a peaceful month can help you focus on the work most important to you and develop yourself. If you can start now, you can continue after the month is over. So get the ball rolling!

THINK GOOD THOUGHTS!

Ramadan is all about spreading love and appreciation to the people around us and refraining from acting upon any negative thoughts and opinions. This means that during the month, take up a challenge to avoid things in relation to gossip and judgmental and/or deconstructive words towards yourself, and any others around you

SPEND TIME WITH FAMILY AND THE PEOPLE YOU APPRECIATE THE MOST IN YOUR LIFE.

Because we spend so much time on our regular days we are focused on work and activities that we actively use up too much of our energy The easily draining days of Ramadan can go faster, even if you are not fasting, by seeing the people that you enjoy spending time with. seeing people you enjoy. These moments are usually taken for granted and are rushed, but the love spread in Ramadan will be able to strengthen these connections if you put in just even a little more effort. Try it yourself!