Week 11 The start of Ramadan this week. Haven’t really decorated much this year, just didn’t feel right with all the Palestinians being killed and basically starved as aid can’t get in. Monday Ramadan begins with the sighting of the moon. Those who follow Saudi moon sighting started fasting today. Those who follow Morroco/local moon
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How to Perform Hajj and Umrah
Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. In the month of Dhū al-Ḥijjah, Muslims go to Makkah for the offering of Hajj (pilgrimage). Performing of pilgrimage is obligatory for financially and mentally stable Muslims once in a lifetime. In addition, Performing Umrah is similar to the Hajj. You can also call it a
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Tips for Incorporating Halal Dietary Requirements into Your Family Meals
Disclosure: This is a collaborative post and the author’s views here do not necessarily reflect those of the blog owner As a parent or foster carer, you may find yourself needing to accommodate Islamic halal dietary requirements in your family meals. This can seem daunting at first, but with some planning and creativity, it is
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Project 366 – 4th March to 10th March
Week 10 Usual routine, nothing special. Monday A busy day. Headed to the local cafe and soft play to meet up with a friend. Then had to have a blood test to check my blood sugar levels and cholesterol. Told the nurse to go straight for my head and she remembered me and said she
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Spot’s Birthday Party at Peterborough Key Theatre
SPOT’S BIRTHDAY PARTY A BRAND-NEW LIVE INTERACTIVE SHOW WITH SONGS AND MUSIC TO VISIT PETERBOROUGH Spot is having a very special birthday party and everyone’s invited! With integrated Makaton, FREE party hats, catchy songs, dancing and lots of interactive party games, this is going to be the best birthday party ever.
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Project 366 – 26th February to 3rd March
Week 9 Back to school this week after half term and back to our toddler groups and routine. Monday Woke up today feeling a bit fed up and grumpy. Husband went and got me breakfast. Then chilled at home for most of the day.
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Project 366 – 19th February to 25th February
Week 8 Half term week. Managed to get a couple of things fitted in at the start, then Minu got a slight cold and we ended up just relaxing at home. Monday Headed to Inflatabounce with some friends. It is about a 30 min drive away and basically is a huge warehouse filled with inflatables,
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Project 366 – 12th February to 18th February
Week 7 Final week before half term, usual routine but also husbands birthday. Monday Met up with some friends at Dobbies soft play and spent a couple of hours there. Tried the biscoff cheescake which was quite nice but really sweet. Dad had his boiler serviced and was told his C02 emissions were too high.