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Saturday 6 September 2008 (05 Ramadan 1429)

Prepare yourself for fasting

MEDICAL experts advise that diabetes sufferers fasting during the holy month of Ramadan should prepare themselves as early as possible. The timing of Ramadan, taking place during the summer this year,... Full Story


Fermented foods for your protection

I WAS always under the impression that fermented foods were only yogurt, labnah, and brewer’s yeast. Little did I know that they also include pickles, soy sauce, miso, tempeh, sourdough, and... Full Story


Slimlines: Prepare for healthy eating during Ramadan

THROUGHOUT the holy month of Ramadan Muslims from all around the world abstain from eating and drinking from the hours of sunrise to sunset. Ramadan is a very special time for Muslims, when community... Full Story




What’s cooking? A Guinness record!

JEDDAH: Four Saudi chefs prepared the largest bowl of soup from oats and a number of other ingredients at a live show in the precincts of Red Sea Mall here on Thursday night. More than 20,000... Full Story


Mega-mosques: Muslim tradition with US convenience

AS Islam makes inroads in the US, American Muslims are setting up mega-mosques that combine religious tradition with typical American convenience. Modeled on the huge, non-Catholic churches that... Full Story


‘Musical taste defines personality’

FANS of classical music and jazz are creative, pop lovers are hardworking and, despite the stereotypes, heavy metal listeners are gentle, creative types who are at ease with themselves. So says... Full Story