Crunch Time?
Last night was probably the last Tarawih.
Today is probably the last day of fasting.
It’s highly probable we shall see the new moon tonight, thus the new month Shawwal and ‘Id-ul-Fitr will start tonight at sunset.
If we don’t then we’ll have one more Tarawih (tonight), one more fast (tomorrow) and ‘Id-ul-Fitr will be on Thursday.
Tomorrow however has already been declared a public holiday in Trinidad & Tobago.
Monday 29th September, Ramadan 28
We didn’t wake up for suhur. We made it for Fajr prayer. And because mom and I are sickly we knew we couldn’t keep the fast without suhur. Dad fasted.
But when I woke up at a more reasonable hour (10ish) mom wasn’t feeling well so we rushed to the doctor. Insha Allah she will get better.
so,
Iftar: Dad had dates.
Dinner: Rice and black eye bean from yesterday. Mom and dad had lamb. I fried some frozen shrimp wontons and we all had that.
Update on the ‘Id Menu:
For ‘Id:
Saturday:
- Make Sahina (not fry, roll it, freeze it etc) Done!
Make cheesecake
Sunday:
Unmold cheesecake and cut into squares, store by aunty next door.Spiced nuts- Cheesecake made!
Monday:
- Cheesecake unmolded and cut into squares, very soft but fits in our fridge
Tuesday:
Almond cookies (maybe I do this on Monday…or at least start)Not making anymore- Mom shows me how to make Rasgullah
- Make kibbe (lamb and little vegetarian) In the process of being prepped. But no known vegetarians coming
- Slice cucumbers and tomatoes
Wednesday, ‘Id-ul-Fitr:
- Fry Sahina
- Make sawaine
- Bake lamb kibbe
Make Chicken BiryaniWe will suffice with pelau in the masjid
For ‘Id celebrations when Chennette comes:
Thursday:
- Make doughnuts from pizza dough and fry them! Most likely not happening. Some other time when Chennette comes maybe
Friday:
- Mom shows Chennette how to make Fat Kurma
- Baklava
- Lamb Pastries
Saturday:
- Bake veggie kibbe
- Harissa seasoned baked and fried potatoes
- Couscous salad
- Have dad BBQ lamb
The week after ‘Id for a certain newlywed:
- Make hot barfi!
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I am confused.
I will wait till Friday to see what I have to eat and do.
Comment by Chennette — Tuesday 30th, September 2008 @ 1:39 pm
hmm
on Friday, we make baklava, lamb in phyllo, jelabi
vegetarian friend can’t make it
Comment by Lilandra — Tuesday 30th, September 2008 @ 2:10 pm
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