When did Ramadan get so commercialised and complicated? This Ramadan, we’re determined to go back to the days of old and experience the nostalgia of our favourite month of the year. Which is why it’s time to put an end to the era of red-velvet Konafa, and Konafa with Nutella stuffing. It’s time to go back to the Ramadan of yesterday, to the days of traditional Ramadan treats, and old school Ramadan shows. A time when things were simpler, when nothing was mixed with red velvet decadence, but had its own oriental flair. It’s time to return to the basics of Ramadan, to remind ourselves of the warmth of this month and to have the ultimate throwback!
T.V. Throwback
Instead of just watching T.V. series that have nonsensical complicated plots, make a point to watch a series from one of the golden oldies! We recommend: El Watad, El Mahrousa, and Alf Leyla w Leyla. And if you really want to get that feel of old Ramadan, make a point to watch Bakar during Iftar time.
Good Old Goodies!
Instead of indulging in a red velvet or Nutella hybrid of Konafa and Basboosa, go back to the basics with just a plain Basboosa or Konafa. They may not have all the bells and whistles of desserts nowadays, they’re just plain delicious!
Simple Sohour
This is something to try at home that’ll really liven up Sohour and give it that old oriental feel. Instead of waking up and having Sohour in the kitchen under bland kitchen lights you can use Ramadan lamps to light up the dining table and eat by the light of the lamps. You can even do it without a table altogether! Layout all the food prepared on a rug with a few ottomans, pillows, and lamps throughout and create an oriental setting right inside your home. It’s bound to keep your Sohour interesting and will actually make you excited to get up for it!
Oriental Ornaments
Make a point to decorate your house this Ramadan if you really want to give things that festive feel of the old days, decorate your home with traditional lamps and other Ramadan decorations! Spend a day putting them up with your family and friends so that it’s not just a chore but a time for you all to bond and reminisce!
Take a Trip Down Memory Lane
Well, not exactly! But you should definitely pay a visit to bustling places like El Muizz Street or Khan El Khalili during the month of Ramadan! The vibrancy of the atmosphere and the warmth of the space is an embodiment of all those feelings of nostalgia you have about this month.
Quality Time Travel
Spend some quality time with family and friends instead of spending it in front of the T.V. all day. If you really can’t resist the urge, watch T.V. with them; you’ll get some quality time while keeping up with your favourite show! Another thing you could do is sit down with all your family and friends and reminisce about past Ramadans you’ve had together.
Sleep Less, Do More!
