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Ramadan Special - The Quick Ten with Hassan

The Edition pulls aside Hassan on his way back from work and interviews him about his preferences and traditions during the month of Ramadan. Hassan's goal this Ramadan is to connect more with his loved ones.

Anaan Bushry
18 March 2024, MVT 14:17
An earlier picture of Hassan at work.
Anaan Bushry
18 March 2024, MVT 14:17

1. Describe yourself?

A toxic workaholic. But this works for me. In my free time, I like to listen to music.

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?

Dakota Johnson

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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