Ramandan

[emma_mcraf]

Originally Posted by Stellanne

Like Gordon I tend not to eat much so to be honest it isn't much of a problem. I eat vegetarian as well so am careful what I eat so am very used to ignoring what food is around me. As for drinking, no that is not allowed and that can be difficult as it has been really hot. I am tending to drink a lot more water instead of almond milk which has got to be good for me X X X hugs X X x

I've got coeliac disease so am used to seeing people eat things I can't touch wherever I am but that doesn't stop me from feeling hungry. I'm so surprised that you can't even have water. In the middle of summer when it's hot you must get a dry mouth.

[Suze65]

Originally Posted by emma_mcraf

I've got coeliac disease so am used to seeing people eat things I can't touch wherever I am but that doesn't stop me from feeling hungry. I'm so surprised that you can't even have water. In the middle of summer when it's hot you must get a dry mouth.

I have a lactose intolerance , I too am used to watching people eat nice things that I can't have 😕. You just get used to it 😌

[emma_mcraf]

Originally Posted by Suze65

I have a lactose intolerance , I too am used to watching people eat nice things that I can't have 😕. You just get used to it 😌

Exactly. You know you can't have it and you don't crave it after a while but I love food and I'd struggle not eating all day; not even having a drink. I'm pretty sure I'd get grumpy after a few days, especially watching others tucking into their food. It's not the actual food - I just like eating.
I know I'd get light-headed and short-tempered.

[Stellanne]

This first week hasn't been too bad....I am certainly ready for my tea although I don't eat anymore than normal. X X X. Hugs X X x

[emma_mcraf]

Good luck to you. When does Ramadan finish?

[Stellanne]

It is a month......and started last Monday so three weeks to go!! David said trust me to decide to support a friend on the longest Ramadan in 30 years and at a time of the longest days at the height of summer........ Yep, let's not do things by half.... X X X. Hugs X X x

[emma_mcraf]

Originally Posted by Stellanne

It is a month......and started last Monday so three weeks to go!! David said trust me to decide to support a friend on the longest Ramadan in 30 years and at a time of the longest days at the height of summer........ Yep, let's not do things by half.... X X X. Hugs X X x

Well good luck. I hope your friend invites you to celebrate Eid after you've supported her through Ramadan.
I'm sure you'll have a feast of your own planned.
Are you just observing the fasting side of Ramadan or using the time spent fasting for contemplation, albeit in a different way to Muslims?

[CherryBrandy]

OMG, I do respect but I am far too fond of my drink, sweets, and roast dinner and wotsits.....I'm not the size of a house honest. I could only abstain if I was gutting a fish and then for 10 minutes tops, CB x

[Alan1]

Originally Posted by Stellanne

My friend at school is a Muslim and is fasting during daylight hours for the next month. I said I would support her at work and so I don't eat or drink from 7am to 6:30pm... it is just a token. Her commitment is much more difficult because I have the weekends off. X x x x hugs x x x

There was a programme on the radio and those living in the most northerly parts of Scotland are having to do it for 18 hours a day. I say having to but they don't actually have to at all because a doctor was saying that if it affects their ability to do their job as a surgeon or a pilot for example then they can decide against it.

[CherryBrandy]

Yes I agree and surely some people may have conditions they would keel over without food and drink. Though its a hard call when your religion does support it possibly. CB