A Suhoor Meal for the Ages

Ramadan, Muslim’s holy month, officially begins June 6th after Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court confirmed seeing the crescent moon. For Muslims around the world, this marks a month of fasting, an increase in prayer and charity.  It is a time when Muslims try to elevate their self-discipline.

    Ramadan is among the most special times for practicing Muslims.  As we prepare for Ramadan, we see stores selling dates (traditionally an important part of Islamic tradition during Ramadan) and other specialty foods traditional eaten during this month. It is a joyous time that we Muslims look forward to all year long.

    It was with this jovial mindset that I set out to host a Suhoor gathering on the third day of Ramadan. I was keen to gather not only family, friends but our firm's VIP businessmen and women for this special “pre-dawn” meal and it will be a night none will soon forget. This unprecedented assembly of the community's most successful individuals will make for a most memorable Suhoor experience.

 I am excited to say that after receiving RSVPs from invitations sent out several weeks ago, Alnowaiser Law Firm will welcome VIPs from around the globe, the most prominent businessmen and women in the area, government officials as well as several diplomats to the prestigious and glamorous Leylaty Ballroom. One of the most luxurious spaces in all of Jeddah. The menu will be a combination of local and international dishes, tailor made by renowned French and international chefs. We set out to create an impeccable and elegant environment for my guests, which will distinguish this gathering in their minds for years to come. Ramadan being such a special time for social gatherings with friends, family and business associates, I wanted this Suhoor experience to be one for the ages.

    During Ramadan, the predominant practice is fasting from dawn until sunset. 1.8 billion Muslims around the world will partake in this practice as a time for inner reflection and contemplation. It is a time to increase our devotion to God. We fast and sacrifice food during the daylight hours to remind us of those who are less fortunate and so that we might be encouraged to be charitable. The pre-dawn meal before the fast is called the Suhoor. 

    I can’t wait to share the photos and video from this extraordinary event with you and I want to wish you all a most holy Ramadan.

Sincerely,

Dr. Khalid Alnowaiser