Ramadan and intermittent fasting !

[sanho]

I've lived in Afghanistan on a couple of occasions. Ramadan is tough. And for an entire month. What usually happens is a big meal with plenty of fluids right before sun up. And then again right at sundown. the expats cut a lot of slack to the locals there, and they only have to work a partial day. We are not allowed to eat or drink in front of the locals, trying to be respectful. But the locals that work for expats have it easy, compared to the locals that actually have to work hard for a living. They are out there in the sun working all day, like any other.

The idea of working all the day in the sun and fasting is very harsh,may be in some cases a suicide ..i recall that alot of workers died in dubai during ramadan..a stupid question ...in your opinion did you find muslims in afghanistan radical ??

[Times Roman]

The idea of working all the day in the sun and fasting is very harsh,may be in some cases a suicide ..i recall that alot of workers died in dubai during ramadan..a stupid question ...in your opinion did you find muslims in afghanistan radical ??

in order to work for expats, the locals have a number of venues to do so. We pay multiples more than what the average worker can earn in most cases. There is housekeeping, security, and those that are educated and offer a variety of skills. In mostly all cases, they feel fortunate to have such a job, and are fairly positive in their dealings with expats.

I lived in Kabul, and many of the radicals as we think of them, actually come from Pakistan and Iran, two enemies of Afghanistan. These two countries support anarchy in Afghanistan, and are not representative of the Afghani population as a whole. Yes, there are "radicals" in Afghanistan that do not like Expats. However, we did manage to get rid of the Taliban for the most part (something many afghanis are silently grateful for) and we are infinitely better received than the Russians which invaded Afghanistan in the early 80's.

You have to understand the history of Afghanistan to understand the people. Back in the 70's, these people were fairly progressive with a substantial middle class. It was a beautiful society (as it has been explained to me by several different people that has lived there during that period). And then all hell broke loose with the Russian invasion.

There is a whole generation that remember 20 years of war. I think it is reasonable for me to assume that if that happened in my home country, I too would be hostile to those that do not belong there.

Make sense?

[sanho]

in order to work for expats, the locals have a number of venues to do so. We pay multiples more than what the average worker can earn in most cases. There is housekeeping, security, and those that are educated and offer a variety of skills. In mostly all cases, they feel fortunate to have such a job, and are fairly positive in their dealings with expats.

I lived in Kabul, and many of the radicals as we think of them, actually come from Pakistan and Iran, two enemies of Afghanistan. These two countries support anarchy in Afghanistan, and are not representative of the Afghani population as a whole. Yes, there are "radicals" in Afghanistan that do not like Expats. However, we did manage to get rid of the Taliban for the most part (something many afghanis are silently grateful for) and we are infinitely better received than the Russians which invaded Afghanistan in the early 80's.

You have to understand the history of Afghanistan to understand the people. Back in the 70's, these people were fairly progressive with a substantial middle class. It was a beautiful society (as it has been explained to me by several different people that has lived there during that period). And then all hell broke loose with the Russian invasion.

There is a whole generation that remember 20 years of war. I think it is reasonable for me to assume that if that happened in my home country, I too would be hostile to those that do not belong there.

Make sense?

yes i saw pictures from the 70's it was really beautiful,i wish egypt not follow this scenario..you are the first one that has been in afghanistan and give me a respected opinion (Y),thanks

[Times Roman]

yes i saw pictures from the 70's it was really beautiful,i wish egypt not follow this scenario..you are the first one that has been in afghanistan and give me a respected opinion (Y),thanks

did you see the movie or read the book "the kite runner"? at first I was reluctant, as it is an indie movie, but it was one of the featured movies on our compound on movie night, so I stayed to watch. it was quite good actually.

btw, it is difficult for americans in many cases, to be non judgemental of muslims due to all we know is media bias and political agendas. I had to actually live there to really appreciate the struggles and life in general for many muslims.

I'm always here if you care to chat.

Good luck mate!

---Roman

[sanho]

[QUOTE=Times Roman;6892359]did you see the movie or read the book "the kite runner"? at first I was reluctant, as it is an indie movie, but it was one of the featured movies on our compound on movie night, so I stayed to watch. it was quite good actually.

btw, it is difficult for americans in many cases, to be non judgemental of muslims due to all we know is media bias and political agendas. I had to actually live there to really appreciate the struggles and life in general for many muslims.

I'm always here if you care to chat.

Good luck mate!

---Roman




I have the book but i didn't read it yet,i will read it soon,it's an honor to chat with you