Episode 21: Ramadan Special - Saucy Samosas, Scotch Eggs, and Sonic The Hedgehog

    

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This time on TLT, we take a pause from travelling to focus on the month of Ramadan (and a LOT of food). Join us as Zaki partakes in Samosa wars, a severely sleep-deprived Zaeem fails to describe food, and Ali downs some sushi. Ramadan Mubarak!



Random Rubbish

Argos and Little Pens

https://www.argos.co.uk

EDIT: I feel like a giant! -- Ali


Why Do They Call It Fasting, If the Day Goes by So Slow?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nizt2oEtHl8

EDIT: Haven't heard this in ages! -- Zaki



Facts

Ramadan Summary

https://www.bbc.com/news/explainers-56695447


Longest Fast in the World

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-28373119

EDIT: The Big Daddy of Fasting. -- Ali

EDIT 2: No. -- Zaki

EDIT 3: I'm sure I've heard people call it that. -- Ali

EDIT 4: NO. -- Zaki


Rooh Afza (Rose Water Syrup)

https://food52.com/blog/24003-rooh-afza-summer-drink-of-the-east


Stomach Shrinkage

https://en.vogue.me/archive/beauty-guide/health-benefits-of-fasting-ramadan-weight-loss-healthy-eating

EDIT: I KNEW IT! -- Zaki


Whistle Stop (Stupid Term)

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whistle-stop

EDIT: Loads of people use this. It's a common term. -- Ali

EDIT 2: Doesn't make it any less stupid. -- Zaeem


Trafalgar Square Iftar Dinners

https://www.ramadantentproject.com/product/my-open-iftar-pack


Ramadan Facts

https://www.factretriever.com/ramadan-facts

EDIT: I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ENDED THE EPISODE ON SONIC THE HEDGEHOG. -- Ali & Zaki



Places and Foods

Russia and Rye Bread

https://engliven.com/2020/05/20/unique-ramadan-traditions


New Zealand and Yams

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/7/ramadan-2021-fasting-hours-around-the-world


Pakistan and Samosas

https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/delicious-pakistani-ramadan-recipes-you-should-try/

https://hinzcooking.com/pakistani-ramadan-recipes-for-iftar


Tajikistan and Palav

https://gulfnews.com/going-out/tajik-iftar-coming-together-for-osh-1.2226365

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.food.com/amp/recipe/osh-plov-uzbek-central-asian-rice-266885

http://www.bbc.com/travel/gallery/20180101-is-oshi-palav-the-the-king-of-meals


Ethiopia and Injera

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/ramadan-2017/ramadan-foods-nutrient-rich-ethiopian-cuisine


Nigeria and Moi Moi

https://roadsandkingdoms.com/2018/moi-moi-ramadan-in-nigeria

EDIT: This actually looks really good! How did you mess up the description so badly? -- Ali & Zaki

EDIT 2: Because..-- Zaeem


Malaysia and Street Food

https://qz.com/456431/malaysias-irresistible-street-food-gets-even-better-during-ramadan/


Middle East and Jallab Juice

https://honestcooking.com/jallab-a-refreshingly-sweet-summer-drink/


Maldives and Seafood

https://www.kanuhura.com/en/newsroom/ramadan-maldives

https://secretparadise.mv/2019/05/03/whats-it-like-to-travel-to-maldives-during-ramadan/


Somalia and Nafaqo

https://flavorverse.com/traditional-somali-foods/

https://gulfnews.com/going-out/an-iftar-steeped-in-somali-tradition-1.2230901



Places and Traditions

Turkey and Drummers

https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/over-3-000-drummers-keep-ramadan-tradition-alive-in-istanbul-163978


Jordan and the Night Callers

https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/Olive-Press/2015/0716/In-Jordan-drum-bangs-slowly-for-a-fading-Ramadan-tradition


Morocco and Nafars

https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2017/06/220834/nafar-calls-and-tebbal-rhythms-keep-moroccan-ramadan-traditions-alive/


Egypt and Cannons

https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/africa/egypts-centuries-old-ramadan-cannon-fired-after-30-years-of-silence.html


Indonesia and Cleansing

https://inspiration.rehlat.com/en/city-culture/padusan-the-cleansing-ritual

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