Ramadan Iftar

Food in Ramadan takes on a special significance and Iftar [if-tarr] is the meal in which those who have fasted from sunrise to sunset eat again - the breaking of the fast at sunset. Because of the reasons behind not fasting and the length of time without consuming either liquid or food families always break fast together.   Consequently family houses are full of guests throughout the month of Ramadan and often 20 or more people will eat together each night. So, the food section is large because after a day of non-consumption it's a great relief to be sitting down to a meal with loved ones and counting your blessings.With that number of people it’s difficult to fit around a table, so the table itself becomes a plastic sheet on the...

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Mango Mania

I visited the Mango Mania on Friday evening, the annual Mango festival at Lulu Hypermarket Kuwait. Mango being an all time people's favourite fruit, Lulu Hypermarket has brought 104 varities of  mangoes from 10 different countries, for you to experience the wonderful flavours and  discover the joy of trying out new varieties of the exotic mango fruit. They also have a huge variety of healthy food, myriad of fresh herbs and produce. Right at the entrance to Lulu Hypermarket,  is a large poster that enlists 100 plus varities of mangoes and where they come from. I asked a staff, expert on mangoes, which are the 'sweet varities'. He told me, Alphonso, Priyoor, Mallika and Open Seed Mango from India;...

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Most Beautiful Places to Travel

Most Beautiful Places to Travel You’ll find dozens of exotic destinations around the globe that offer a glimpse of natural beauty, but only a few destinations around the world that will truly take your breath away. From the Gold Coast in Australia to the eco-adventures in Chile, here are some of the most beautiful places to travel to for your next trip:SOUTH AMERICARio de Janeiro, BrazilPlan to attend the Carnaval in Brazil for a spectacle you’ll never forget.  The streets of Rio de Janeiro fill up with festivities, lights and performances each night during Carnaval season, but there’s still plenty to see and do around the city.  If you want to explore the great outdoors, don’t miss the lush forests of Floresta da Tijuca and White...

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