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Ramadan
The moon boys are out tonight after the Maghrib prayer, could be called tonight.
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Re: Ramadan
What is it about Ramadan that makes it so enjoyable? I understand the religious significance but im guessing that isnt what you refer to? I really only experienced it decades ago in Iran which - believe me - wasnt much fun for an infidel. |
Re: Ramadan
Originally Posted by uk_grenada
(Post 12499750)
What is it about Ramadan that makes it so enjoyable? I understand the religious significance but im guessing that isnt what you refer to? I really only experienced it decades ago in Iran which - believe me - wasnt much fun for an infidel. 2. The gyms will be empty when I go at lunchtime 3. People are chilled and a bit reflective ... or simply exhausted 4. It's a good time to reflect personally too, even if I'm not religious. I use the time to focus on some personal development activities. 5. I generally just like the feel of the place around this time. I also like to see people being so committed to something - it's quite interesting to watch. |
Re: Ramadan
I always enjoy this month. Part of it is because I lay off all the bad habits for an entire month and on top of that I try extra hard to be more calm and collected and the fasting bit really helps in shedding the unwanted fat. Hoping to loose atleast a couple of Kilos off this time around although this would be my first Ramzan with Type 2 Diabetes so will be monitoring the blood sugar levels more actively I guess. The office lets off early, so more time spent with the family, whats not to love :)
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Re: Ramadan
3:30 finishes! whats not to like! Even better now they don't seem to care about bar opening times!
Best time of year for me too! |
Re: Ramadan
Originally Posted by Millhouse
(Post 12499754)
1. It doesn't affect my daily routine in anyway.
2. The gyms will be empty when I go at lunchtime 3. People are chilled and a bit reflective ... or simply exhausted 4. It's a good time to reflect personally too, even if I'm not religious. I use the time to focus on some personal development activities. 5. I generally just like the feel of the place around this time. I also like to see people being so committed to something - it's quite interesting to watch. Agree on 1, we don't change anything really. 2 is irrelevant to me, 3, 4 and 5 are interesting. I told someone I liked it and like the nature of the month and what it means before, they couldn't get their head round it but it's definitely there and can be seen / felt. Also, more golf. Even if we now work a sensible 8hr day as reduced hours. |
Re: Ramadan
Originally Posted by Scamp
(Post 12499828)
You forgot to mention reduced hours.
Agree on 1, we don't change anything really. 2 is irrelevant to me, 3, 4 and 5 are interesting. I told someone I liked it and like the nature of the month and what it means before, they couldn't get their head round it but it's definitely there and can be seen / felt. Also, more golf. Even if we now work a sensible 8hr day as reduced hours. |
Re: Ramadan
Originally Posted by Millhouse
(Post 12499829)
I also spend the afternoons banging MM2.
Yes, euphemism. |
Re: Ramadan
Originally Posted by Millhouse
(Post 12499829)
I also spend the afternoons banging MM2.
It either one or other (unless i could get a gym bunny !) |
Re: Ramadan
Originally Posted by Scamp
(Post 12499833)
Yeah. I spend many Ramadan afternoons slapping my 5-iron up the range.
Yes, euphemism. :D |
Re: Ramadan
Originally Posted by Millhouse
(Post 12499829)
I also spend the afternoons banging MM2.
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Re: Ramadan
Tomorrow it is then.
Think that means a good Eid? |
Re: Ramadan
Originally Posted by Scamp
(Post 12500329)
Tomorrow it is then.
Think that means a good Eid? |
Re: Ramadan
One day off will be a bonus in my new company.
If Eid falls on a Friday, supposedly the company will expect us to work on Sunday as they will give Friday & Saturday even though its a weekend. Fingers crossed its a 30 day Ramadan and Eid falls on a Saturday. |
Re: Ramadan
Ramadan tomorrow here in Kuwait and 29 days for Eid
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Re: Ramadan
Originally Posted by UKCityGent
(Post 12500339)
Ramadan tomorrow here in Kuwait and 29 days for Eid
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Re: Ramadan
Originally Posted by UKCityGent
(Post 12500339)
Ramadan tomorrow here in Kuwait and 29 days for Eid
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Re: Ramadan
Originally Posted by reddiva
(Post 12500362)
Jammy is the word one would use
(I dont think i have much holidays left :( ) |
Re: Ramadan
I hate it.
The only good point is I'm only working 4 hours a day. |
Re: Ramadan
Got to work until 5 today. That’s an outrage and in clear breach of the labour laws. Hope I don’t get in trouble.
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Re: Ramadan
Originally Posted by Millhouse
(Post 12500905)
Got to work until 5 today. That’s an outrage and in clear breach of the labour laws. Hope I don’t get in trouble.
My month of naps has arrived at the perfect time considering I'm hungover today. |
Re: Ramadan
Originally Posted by Millhouse
(Post 12500905)
Got to work until 5 today. That’s an outrage and in clear breach of the labour laws. Hope I don’t get in trouble.
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Re: Ramadan
New one for me... Sitting outside at captains arms in Abu Dhabi at 4PM having a beer.... It is in an opaque plastic glass for some reason, but a beer during the day in Ramadan!! Not seen this in my 7 years here...i know Dubai’s has relaxed, but AD was always a bit more cautious.. |
Re: Ramadan
Originally Posted by flood2
(Post 12502123)
New one for me... Sitting outside at captains arms in Abu Dhabi at 4PM having a beer.... It is in an opaque plastic glass for some reason, but a beer during the day in Ramadan!! Not seen this in my 7 years here...i know Dubai’s has relaxed, but AD was always a bit more cautious.. |
Re: Ramadan
Went to our new local (Al Hamra Golf Club) on Friday where they’d been serving booze all day, albeit inside as we weren’t allowed to sit outside til after sunset. Strange thing was, the live band was there. They were indoors but, even though RAK is the most laid back emirate, I thought live music was a definite no. |
Re: Ramadan
AED 17.00 pints during happy hour ... what's not to like?! (and no, it will remain a secret! :thumbup: )
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Re: Ramadan
Originally Posted by Desert Dog
(Post 12504523)
AED 17.00 pints during happy hour ... what's not to like?! (and no, it will remain a secret! :thumbup: )
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Re: Ramadan
Originally Posted by Scamp
(Post 12504545)
Got to be a shit hole.
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Re: Ramadan
Originally Posted by Scamp
(Post 12504545)
Got to be a shit hole.
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Re: Ramadan
Originally Posted by Desert Dog
(Post 12504552)
I like shit holes occasionally but absolutely not in this instance ! :lol:
Originally Posted by weasel decentral
(Post 12504577)
The stables?
17dhs is probably too low for there. I reckon it's dark side. |
Re: Ramadan
New schedule 11-2:15. Four more days and then I'm done.
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Re: Ramadan
Originally Posted by nonthaburi
(Post 12506015)
New schedule 11-2:15. Four more days and then I'm done.
I've got to try and sneak out at 3 tomorrow for golf. |
Re: Ramadan
So how many hours are people actually doing.
Last week I was managing to stay busy from 8 to about 3:30-4 but yesterday was a disaster and I gave up trying to get stuff done by 2pm. |
Re: Ramadan
Originally Posted by TheShed
(Post 12506330)
So how many hours are people actually doing.
Last week I was managing to stay busy from 8 to about 3:30-4 but yesterday was a disaster and I gave up trying to get stuff done by 2pm. Got enough work on I could stay much, much later but **** that. |
Re: Ramadan
No fixed times but expected to be in work for 4-5 hours. |
Re: Ramadan
Originally Posted by Scamp
(Post 12506324)
You're taking the piss?
I've got to try and sneak out at 3 tomorrow for golf. working for the military, we only work 7-12 at the best of times. |
Re: Ramadan
Originally Posted by nonthaburi
(Post 12506355)
absolutely not. We were working 11-3:30, but as it's the last working week the hours have shortened. 3 weeks holiday starts 2:15 on Thursday.
working for the military, we only work 7-12 at the best of times. |
Re: Ramadan
Nobody comes to Sowdi for the hard work.
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Re: Ramadan
Ramadan has been OK so far for me. get in 15mins later than normal as I do the school run and they are on funny hours. supposed to be finished 3pm, but it's normally between 4 and 5 which doesn't bother me much. got out at 1 today to get some stitches out and didnt bother going back. an hour or two of emails from the phone on the sofa and then done.
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Re: Ramadan
Proud to say that I broke the 80KG barrier today
Down to 79.5 in my birthday suit (pictures can be provided upon request ofcourse!) 20 more days to go? or something like that? I make it a point not to count |
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