Reading Time: 3 minutes After a strenuous month of fasting and holding off on worldly desires, Eid-ul-Fitr is nearly upon us. As the coming of Eid marks the end of this month, Muslims all over the world are about to prepare themselves for one of the most joyous of celebrations. Across the globe, every culture of the faith has their respective traditions when it comes to celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr. However, the preparation leading up to Eid is more or less the same wherever you may reside. Be it the last minute shopping for food, gifts or clothing on the eve of Eid, it is the preparation for the Eid holidays that keeps the faithful invigorated. In Bangladesh, the scenario is no different, as people will flock off into the final nights leading up to Eid, in hopes of keeping well prepared for the religious holiday. With that said, let us see the preparations which must…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Moving to a new place can bring about a lot of possibilities. It also constitutes a fair amount of trouble as well. Packing all your belongings is the most inevitably daunting aspect of moving. It needs to be done with careful planning and a lot of careful attention to pack and transport all your possessions safely. Some basic tips to pack faster and more effectively are highlighted in this article. Get Rid of Unnecessary Items While going through your stuff you are likely to come across items like old clothes, pictures, magazines and newspapers or even toys that you do not use anymore. Consider these things ‘junk’ and get rid of them. However, some of these things may hold sentimental value for you. In that case, get them organized with an album for old photos and a bag to store your old clothes in. Once you have every item in…

Reading Time: 2 minutes With millions around the world expectantly waiting for this holy month and successfully observing the spiritual cleansing of Ramadan, many are fearful of the detrimental health effects that might result due to fasting. However, such is not the case. While Nordic countries like Iceland and Denmark have 20 hours of fasting, countries in Asia like India and Bangladesh have about 15 hours. Nevertheless, Ramadan brings a time of forgiveness, blessings, sacrifices and the strengthening of your faith and connection with Allah regardless of where you live. In addition, it also offers the following benefits for your mind and body: Lower Cholesterol Apart from the spiritual and psychological benefits, one primary health benefit of fasting is the reduction of cholesterol levels in the blood. Proven by a team of cardiologists in UAE, it has been seen that people fasting have a positive effect on their lipid profiles which reduces risks of…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Life is to celebrate it, and when it comes to the little ones, there is a great illusion for birthday parties. While some parents prefer the speed and simplicity of the celebration in a fast food restaurant, others choose the garden or the room of the house to hold the celebration. There is no doubt that the arrival of a birthday in a home can be pretty eventful and often times you have no idea how or where to start. To avoid headaches, Lamudi brings you 10 tips to successfully decorate a child’s party. Start by choosing a theme. This should revolve around the favorite character of the birthday boy/girl. With superheroes, cartoons or the princesses of the moment, no one loses. Take into account the number of guests. In this way, you can prepare not only the buffet of the party, but also the amount of surprises that must…

Reading Time: 2 minutes If there is a place on earth that one would consider a second home, that should be their offices. Most people will spend at least forty hours each week at their workplace. Yet, office spaces get very little attention when it comes to decorating. Consequently, most of us have to drag ourselves to work every day with very little enthusiasm for our job. We bring you some easy ways to revamp your workstations and lift up your motivation. Color Scheme This might sound like a lot of work for an office space. But trust me; it will take only a few minutes to select the color scheme of your choice. Your cubicle most likely has the most neutral color possible. So, vamp it up with some bright colored accessories like yellow, red, orange or bright green that goes with your cubicle color. For instance, if you have a grey cubicle,…