During the day streets are jammed with traffic (much more than the normal days), shops and supermarkets are crowded, endless line of people in the bakeries. To be honest, until this day I can't figure out the least crowded period to shop in!
People at home laying down with a TV remote control in their hands, flipping from one channel to another to catch up with the marathon of Arabic series. People in the office have a daily serious discussions, of what they going to eat today; how the food is prepared; where they are having their food.
As the day advance, and sunset approach … streets become empty. Most people are gathered sharing their food with friends, family, neighbors. Endless discussions start about the series which one is better, how is that one introduce a new social problem, or a historical, and so forth.
Menu will consist of dates, soup, salad and a main dish(s) followed by Arabic sweats and combined with Ramadan beverages Sous (Liquorice), Kharoob (Carob), Amar Eldeen & Tamer Hindy (Tamarind). I am already full :-)
At night, restaurants caters for Ramadanyat and people hang out playing cards and enjoying music. Most of the time meals are not served, without you ordering, a list of dishes will start appearing on the table, Baleela (Cheakpeas); Foul (Brown Beans); Tormus (Lupine) and a plate of mix Arabic sweats; Layali Libnan, Tmaryeh, Um Ali, Baklawa, and most importantly, Qatayef!
This doesn't mean that I don't see any negative side but I close my eyes on them. I do love Ramadan if not for any reason but spending nice time with my family & Qatayef.
Ramadan Kareem
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