Ramadan: Intricate designs at Masjid Salem Bin Said Al Rawahi

Masjid Salem Bin Said Al Rawahi

There is a mosque which comes across as the prettiest place of worship we’ve encountered in town, located in Qurum, and opened in 2006. Masjid Salem Bin Said Al Rawahi is a concrete beauty that sports a rare colour palette that combines pink and peachy orange on the outside, and intricate designs on the inside. The place is graced with Islamic carvings, contemporary art, and a contrasting, flashy blue dome that makes it one of the best domes, visually.

Health Tips

Exercise Regularly
Some people tend to gain weight during the Holy Month due to changes in their daily routines and eating heavy meals at night. Instead of going all out with extreme exercises, opt for light toning techniques that work best for the situation at hand. Instead of lifting heavy weights, go for light weight and a tonne of repetitions. And if you enjoy intensive running sessions, then try an alternative, toned-down version that is sustainable. Either way, working out during Ramadan is absolutely fundamental.

Iftar Recipes

Highway Roll

Recipe by Urooj Sam

Ingredients

• 250g flour

• 15g yeast

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 egg

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• Salt as per taste

• Water as required

For filling

• 2 chicken breasts, cut in strips

• 3 tablespoons yoghurt

• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

• 2 tablespoons coriander leaves

• Salt

• 2 tomatoes sliced

• 1 onion sliced

• Iceberg half bunch

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 3 tablespoons tomato ketchup

• Butter papers as required

Preparation

In a bowl mix flour, yeast, butter, egg, sugar, salt and knead with water. Make a dough and cover with plastic foil and keep aside for 20 minutes. Now form small balls from dough and make small chapattis and shallow fry. Keep aside. Sauté chicken strips in little oil. Add yoghurt, crushed red pepper, turmeric powder, coriander leaves, and salt. Mix well on low heat till dry. Keep aside.

Assemble the roll

Now put prepared chicken in each chapatti, onion rings, tomato slices, chopped iceberg lettuce, little mayonnaise and ketchup as required. Fold and wrap in butter paper and serve hot.