So... It starts now!

Ramadan has officially been declared.

For the second consecutive year I will be fasting in a Muslim country.

To be very honest, I was waiting for it for quite a while... Last year's Ramadan was such a great experience.

So, no more eating or drinking during sun light.

Once again things will change dramatically in the Emirates.

All restaurants and food places will be closed until Iftar (sunset) time, although some of them will still home deliver.

Work timings also change. You can now work 2 hours less, meaning 8-2pm if you dont have "lunch" time break. Not planning to do it thought.. way too much work at least for the next 2 weeks.

Traffic will also change. Hamdulilah. No more chaos on the way home (as everyone will already be home by then) and CHAOTIC/MURDERER traffic around iftar time when everyone is cruising to get home! I still remember the headlines last year with how many traffic accidents occurred everyday around the same time.

It will be a time for reflection, mood swings (while your body is getting used to the new diet and timings) and lots of time with friends over Iftar and Shisha.

Ramadam Kareem!!