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Just like we make preparations well in advance when a favorite guest is coming, we, as mothers, have to prepare in advance for Ramadan, so that we don’t waste time during the precious month.

Building trust is like building a bridge. It requires multiple skills and steps: intention, determination, strategy, architecture, engineering, and gathering supplies. It involves labour and at times risks. It needs constant care and maintenance.

When you plan you achieve more!

So let’s plan to achieve more in 2018. I always develop plans, and almost always translate my plans into a daily to-do list while I keep updating my master to-do list.

Parents live and die each day. With every smile and burst of laughter, they receive a breath of life. With every tear and the slightest etch of worry on their child’s forehead, they die a bit inside.

For Eid to be truly special, we need to plan in advance. We don't necessarily need to do anything very detailed or extensive, but a little bit of work before the blessed day will make it more memorable and enjoyable for all. Here are 24 easy ideas to jump start the process. 

How is Eid ul Adha celebrated? Eid ul Adha tends to fall by the wayside in terms of excitement and attention every year. But like Eid-ul-Fitr, this Eid needs planning and preparation as well. Here are some tips and ideas on how to make Eid ul Adha exciting for individuals, families, and the whole community.

For many young Muslims, Hajj is a distant ritual they know they’ll eventually have to perform. But, here are some practical ways to make Hajj come alive in the next few weeks for children, from toddlers to teenagers, as pilgrims prepare for departure.