Review: The Green Box Part II

I received my Mixed Box today! This is how it looks..

It’s Qaranqao Tonight

Here is a piece of local trivia that I a trust will amuse and confuse you. There is a tendency in the local cultures of the Arab Peninsula, one that often requires some mind processing and clarifications, especially during conversation and when setting appointments. Here it is: when referring to a specific night, a speaker will often state the day of the week (or the date) that comes right after that which they actually mean. Huh?

Review: The Green Box Part I

Dear reader, As promised in my last post I went ahead and registered with The Green Box to try their innovative method for in season produce shopping and eating!

The Green Box

I was referred to this website a few days ago of a fairly new business here in Qatar, I’m sure every health food conscious individual will love the idea behind it! I certainly do! And this is why…

Ramadan Is the Month

By: Bint Khalid 

The Islamic calendar is one that is based on the lunar year, thereby following the cycle of the moon, and according to it, there occurs twelve lunations per annum.