RIYADH: By reestablishing contact with family members, residents of Qatif observe Ramadan customs, preserving the sense of community in tiny Saudi communities. As Qatif’s days evolve into evenings, family and friends congregate to explore the best marketplaces, cafes, and restaurants, much like in other parts of the Kingdom throughout Ramadan. However, many residents of the close-knit community saw Ramadan as an opportunity to stay indoors and reestablish relationships with family.
Since everyone is fasting and breaking their fast together, Dana Al-Awamy, a Qatif university student, told Arab News that her Ramadan ritual “feels like a celebration.” “My favorite part of Ramadan is the community and feeling the spiritual connection to God because the food we eat is always the same, so it is kind of ritualistic.” Al-Awamy had a strange idea of Ramadan because she had lived overseas, but returning home has allowed her to fully experience the holy month while being embraced by her family.
Al-Awamy commemorates her late grandmother, the focal point of previous festivities, throughout the month. She was a fantastic chef who prepared most of the meals and made special dishes for Ramadan. “I now miss that. I genuinely think that’s what made me adore Ramadan as a child and even more as an adult,” she remarked.
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