When beginning the fast- Sehar
وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَّوَيْتَ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ
Wa bisawmi ghadinn nawaiytu min shahri ramadan
I intend to keep the fast for tomorrow in the month of Ramadan
[abu Dawud]
When breaking the fast- Iftar
اللَّهُمَّ اِنِّى لَكَ صُمْتُ وَبِكَ امنْتُ [وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ] وَعَلَى رِزْقِكَ اَفْطَرْتُ
Fasting during the Islamic month of Ramadan can be good for one’s health and personal development. Ramadan fasting is not just about disciplining the body to restrain from eating food and drinking water from predawn until sunset. The eyes, the ears, the tongue, and even the private parts are equally … Read more
Ramadan multiplies our deeds by 70. So we should do as many deeds as possible and try not waste a single minute this month (amin). Use this time to reflect, and find out faults and strengths in our self regarding Islam. Following most of them do not only in Ramadan … Read more
Some medical experts in consultation with Islamic scholars have contributed to the following meal plan choices during the fasting month: Suhur: A bowl of porridge with milk, one slice of toast and a handful of unsalted nuts. Iftar: Pitta bread with chicken, salad and hummus and one or two Middle-Eastern … Read more
Diet during Ramadan should not differ much from a normal healthy, balanced diet and should be as simple as possible. Usually, most health problems at this time are likely to arise from inappropriate diet or as a consequence of over-eating and insufficient sleep.
The dietary guidelines based on variety, moderation and balance holds true during Ramadan as well. A balanced diet improves blood cholesterol profile, reduces gastric acidity, prevents constipation and other digestive problems, and contributes to an active and healthy lifestyle.
Meal plan
Your meal plan should include:
Bread/ Cereal/ Rice, Pasta Group – 6-11 servings/ day
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Iftar and Sehri, the rituals of holy month of Ramadan are celebrated by food joints across the city to attract customers. Here is a drop down of the restaurants offering Sehri and Iftaari in Karachi during Ramadan 2013 compiled by Karachisnob.
AVARI TOWERS HOTEL
IFTAR DINNER BUFFET: Rs 1795 + tax
SEHRI: To be announced
CARLTON RESORT HOTEL & CLUB
IFTAR DINNER BUFFET: Rs 1199 + tax
SEHRI: To be announced
Avari Towers Hotel
Iftar dinner buffet: Rs 1595 + tax
Sehri: Rs 1299 + tax
Carlton Resort Hotel & Club
Iftar Dinner Buffet: Rs. 1100 + tax
Marriott Hotel
Iftar dinner buffet: Rs.1395 + tax
Pearl Continental Hotel
Iftar dinner buffet: Rs. 1375 + tax
Sehri: Rs. 699 + tax
Health is life and good health is blessing of Almighty Allah. And, the blessings are abundantly showered on the faithful who bow down to the will of God by keeping fast. Unfortunately, majority of people ruin their healthy taking spicy food items like pakoras, samosas and kachories excessively during the … Read more
AVARI TOWERS HOTEL
Fatima Jinnah Road
Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: (92-21) 3-566-0100
UAN: (92-21) 111-282-747
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135660100
IFTAR DINNER BUFFET: Rs. 1395 + tax (Asia Live)
SEHRI: Rs. 1195 + tax (Asia Live)
CARLTON RESORT HOTEL & CLUB
DC-5, Opp. Zulfiqar Street
Phase 8, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-584-9172
UAN: (92-21) 111-72-72-72
IFTAR DINNER BUFFET: Rs. 950 + tax
SEHRI: Rs.495 + tax
When Ramadan arrives during the monsoon season, the last thing on anyone’s mind is to sweat excessively. Strenuous activity is avoided and sloth seeps in our lives. As a result, those who are fasting try to tone down activity to a bare minimum to avoid depleting sugar levels or dehydration … Read more