It’s that time of the year, where we get together with our friends to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan! With dance, drinks, and other glitz, we all look forward to ushering in the festivities in style. However, this year because of covid-19 pandemic, the celebrations will be different. And if you are skeptical about venturing out to party, then here are five ways in which you can have a memorable and safeRamadan at home.
1. Prepare Your Home
The first and fore most step to feel festive is to give you home a makeover. Move things around and spruce up your space. Adorn your home with colorful festive lights or a festive banner or a framed print wishing a family and friends ‘Ramadan Kareem’. Place decorative lanterns lit up with electric tea lights in every room, or create your own paper ones in different colours. Using pretty string lights on your mantle or to decorate your front door, will make a cheerful statement. This will instantly lift your mood, and create a festive atmosphere at home.
2. Dress Up!
Just because you are partying at home, it doesn’t mean that you have to stay your PJs. Folks, it is time to make your home your runway. Go all out, buy a sparkly outfit and get ready like never before. Click pictures with your family for the gram in those outfits, and make the most of it. And while you’re at it, get your family and friends on a zoom call and click pictures together. After all, that’s the new normal- right?
3. Reach Out To Charity
Charity is one of the most important things to do during Ramadan. After all, what better way to celebrate than the joy of giving. The UAE has tons of places where you can donate and make a difference. However, if you’re looking to do things a little different this time, here’s something that will help.
Vatika and Curly Tales have launched a Ramadan Campaign that will let you bring a smile on a woman’s face. This Ramadan, Vatika has vowed to offer guidance and help to GCC women, so they can step out and conquer the world. The Ramadan Campaign offers a set of benefits that will help girls overcome all the hindrances and nurture their mind, body and dreams. Click here to participate!
Through this campaign, Vatika seeks to identify women who have dreams- big or small and help them live their dreams. The campaign aims to empower women across GCC, by providing them a host of benefits that will help better their lives. The campaign will run through the holy month on Ramadan. The campaign will kick off on (start date) and run all through the holy month of Ramadan.
The campaign gives women an opportunity to nurture their mind, body and dreams through a host of benefits. If you are a woman or know of other women who have dreams and need some guidance to fulfill the same, Vatika is here to lend a helping hand. Write to us, or message us your need and Vatika will provide you a host of benefits that will change your life.
Tell us your story, be a part of Vatika’s Ramadan campaign and benefit from it. The campaign will pick six women at the end of Ramadan, who can better their lives with Vatika’s mind, body and dream benefits.
Vatika has always been a trusted companion to young Arab women by nourishing their hair. Now, Vatika will be a torchbearer for women to actualize their real beauty by providing a platform that nourishes their aspirations of mind, body & dream.
4. Host A Virtual Iftar
Covid-19 might stop you from hosting a lavish house party, but thanks to technology this too is possible. Gather your close friends and family, pick a time that suits everyone and host a virtual Iftar. Give your home a Ramadan makeover, ask everyone to cook their favorite dishes and gather in for a fun game of cards or opt for board games. At the end of it, the winner can even get a gift card that can be redeemed online. And, finally end the celebration with a lavish Iftar. Well, you may not be able to taste each other’s dishes, but eating together matters too!
5. Pray
Things might not be the same and festivities have taken a whole new form now. While mosques in the city might have a whole lot of restrictions, don’t miss out on the voluntary Taraweeh prayers daily. Be consistent on the spiritual aspect of Ramadan by observing prayers at home with your children and spouses.
