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Ramadan Special - The Quick Ten with Alaa

The Edition joins Alaa on the streets of Male' City and questions her about her practices and customs amid the holy month of Ramadan. This Ramadan, Alaa is determined to refine her cooking skills and concoct many new dishes that she hasn't yet attempted.

Aishath Shuba Solih
28 March 2024, MVT 15:55
Alaa posing for a picture for the Edition.
Aishath Shuba Solih
28 March 2024, MVT 15:55

1. Describe yourself?

I'm a pretty outgoing person who has a decent social life and I love to travel.

2. How is Iftar practiced in your home?

A - Homemade food *

B - Takeout

3. What about 'Haaru' [Suhoor]?

A - Eat before sleeping *

B - Wake up and eat before Fajr

4. Do you notice any physical changes due to the different Ramadan meals?

A - Weight gain

B - Weight loss *

C - No difference

5. 5pm to Maghrib. What are you usually up to?

A - Chilling *

B - Out for a ride

C - Cooking, of course!

D - Just waiting for Maghrib prayer call

6. How's your social life in Ramadan?

A - More socializing *

B - Less socializing

7. 'Ramadan' is derived from the Arabic word "Ramidha". What do you think it means?

A - Peace and quiet

B - Prayer *

C - Intense heat

D - Water

8. Which 'Fani' [Fresh juice] is the best?

A - Watermelon *

B - Guava

C - Mango

D - Orange

9. How many dates do you eat at Iftar?

A - 0

B - 1 to 3 *

C - 4 to 6

D - 7 ++

10. If you could invite anyone you liked in the world for iftar at your place, who would you choose?

My best friend Kaif who lives in Singapore

Editor's Note: The Quick Ten is a special Ramadan series where we ask the same ten light questions from different people every day of Ramadan. At the end of the month, we will see what people's preferences are in general.

Options chosen by the interviewees are marked with a * at the end.

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