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During the holy month of Ramzan, when you are fasting and are in a happy spiritual state, you might not realize that despite the fast you are gaining weight at an alarming rate.

Studies have shown that most Muslims gain the most weight during Ramzan. So why is this exactly? And do all Muslims gain weight or is it just a few? Well, not all Muslims gain weight during the holy month. In fact, some manage to lose a lot of weight. So what are they doing right to lose weight while you gain weight? Well, for starters, they are mindful of their bodies and take steps to ensure that they lose weight in a healthy way. By following a few simple steps, you can also make sure that you avoid gaining weight during Ramzan.

1. Avoid overeating at Iftar

After fasting all day, it’s understandable that you are hungry and can eat an army of hungry elephants. But just because you can do it doesn’t. Instead of trying to make up for all the meals you skipped that day eating until stuffed, try to eat sensibly. Break your fast with dates or fruit to appease your initial hunger pangs, then move on to eating your favorite food, but in moderation. Moderation is the key to avoiding weight gain during Ramzan.

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2. Practice eating slowly

You were probably taught as a child to eat slowly while chewing your food well to promote better digestion. Not only does a slow diet aid digestion, it also ensures that you don’t overeat. When you take your time to chew and savor each bite, you tend to eat less. In addition, it is proven that it takes almost fifteen minutes for your stomach to send signals to your brain that you are full. So when you swallow the food, you actually get past the feeling of fullness and keep eating until your stomach signals to your brain. So, practice a slow diet to avoid eating more than you need.

3. Stop obsessing over food

Constantly thinking about what food and what food is waiting for you at the end of the fast is not going to help your cause. Try not to think about food all the time. Devote yourself to spiritual learning and other similar activities that will help keep your mind fully occupied. When you are constantly thinking about food, you start to imagine what you want to eat, which triggers memories of delicious food in your head. And the more you think about food, the more you want to eat when you break your fast. You have to realize that what you want to eat and what you need to eat are two very different things.

4. Share your food

Being a glutton will do no good to you or to others around you. Eat to nourish your body, not to nourish your taste buds. Eat enough and share the rest with those less fortunate. There is no greater joy than sharing and isn’t that the true spirit of being a Muslim. So whenever you want to eat more just because you like the taste and not because you are still hungry, make a conscious effort to share that food with those who really need it.

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5. Make healthy choices

When you are hungry, your brain tends to turn to fatty foods. This means fatty, unhealthy foods look more appealing than healthier options. Fatty and unhealthy foods are the main culprits for weight gain during Ramzan. So try to break your fast with healthy foods such as fruits and juices, dates and nuts, and other similar foods.

We hope these tips will help you avoid gaining weight during Ramzan. Have a blessed Ramzan!

With the month of Ramadan underway, and as most of us take an oath to serve humanity and spread world peace, let’s focus on fashion too – EID is just around the corner. and you can’t afford to look shabby. and boring on such a happy festival. While buying Ramadan dresses, most of the girls would follow the trends and styles, the humble Anarkali Indian costumes when well styled could make you look like a diva. The many Salim across town would be left wooing and gasping with your chic touch and the perfect balance, but that’s only possible when you know how to choose and wear the right haute couture.

Here are some super hot and very fashionable special Anarkali Eid costumes for you to choose from – check them out!

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For your first EID with your in-laws:

Stun MIL and make her proud to have chosen you as the right partner for her son. An elegant Anarkali suit in pale green with karigari work on the neck and knees, and a touch of navy blue for the dupatta adds the fun factor to the festivities.

Pretty dark roses:

A whole different pattern with sheer layers and in dark pink – more of a monotonous fashionista at the Eid reunion!

Anarkali dresses with a jacket:

For a stylish party at home, this EID you need to make a fashionable statement. Do this while wearing an anarkali dress, and my husband would be impressed!

For a glamorous EID evening:

Straight pants with an anarkali in peach tones would help you make a fashionable entrance to your party!

For a touch of Bollywood

Ombre is not just for the skin and hair. An ombré colored anarkali worn by Bollywood actress Shradha Kapoor, shows the intricate floral patterns and a touch of soft hues!

Multilayered Anarkalis:

If you’re on the chubby side with a body shape full of curves to flaunt, be proud and wear a multi-layered-Anarkali costume!

A royal touch with curtains

An Anarkali with a dupatta draped around the dress and over the shoulders for an elegant effect makes a stunning fashion statement for sure!

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Bright yellow for EID:

Bring some more color to the dreary monsoon season and celebrate EID with a touch of that overly yellow Anarkali with a knee-length dress, why not?

The sensual black lycra and the anarkali net:

Stir up a little more sensuality than usual at EID festivities with girls around, black lycra with mesh, your anarkali costume would be the talking point of the evening!

A superb tease:

In blue and pops of red, peeking behind lace and sheer fabrics on the chest, and exquisite trims for the bottom, this is one gorgeous of many Iftar party dresses you have to buy for EID!

A great splash:

A trio of colors – magenta, pink and white, with a semi-sewn choli, hanging from the long flowing dress in pink – a really cute Anarkali costume to honor the EID occasion!

Rohit Bal’s Anarkali costumes for Eid:

Perfect for cocktails on EID, the Rohit Bal Anarkali costumes in subtle shades of white and black, with embroidered designs on the chest and hands, make you look like a Bollywood star at iftar!

Bling and shine at EID this time:

Pinks and rhinestones, sequins and touches of sparkle all over the place, be the night star shining through the community celebrations at EID this time!

Resham, net and lots of embroidery:

If you love your Ramadan dresses with lots of embellishments and embroidery all over, pick something bright for the evening and make a mark among the multitude of beauties!

White and gold with a touch of gray:

An anarkali salwar kameez for Eid in white and gold tones, with a touch of gray on the bust line – so simple, minimal and quite chic!

Long kurta and an embellished anarkali:

For a fabulous dinner at your best friend’s EID, be the diva who rocks the stage with the utmost elegance and dignity. Wear a long kurta-anarkali dress for the evening, with lots of embellishments embroidered all over it!

Half-long monotonous anarkalis:

Parineeti Chopra showed us how to woo and vanish the world at the premiere of her movie, Romance ShudhDesi Last year. Catch the look with one of these ramadan fashion dresses, you never know which prince charming at EID party would want to take you next time!

Anarkalis in gilded bronze:

A royal costume of Anarkali in all its grandeur and grace, when worn by you, would bring out the many eyeballs with sheer bliss this Eid 2015!

A touch of trendy Begum styles:

Pretty in vibrant and artistic pop orange tones, with lots of embroidery and embellishment, a flowy orange full-length Anarkali dress is a must-have at this EID.

Timeless shades of gray:

With monotonous hues that are part of this EID, timeless shades of gray with a touch of bright red is a dark but sultry way to dress for EID.

Georgette Faux Anarkali Costumes:

Keep it short and with trendy statements and patterns to flaunt wearing a gorgeous Anarkali for Eid, a happy dress-up festival!

Mughal style Manish Malhotra anarkali costumes:

Long and flowing, Bollywood celebrity Katrina Kaif on a recent social date flaunted the rose and peace of Manish Malhotra with crystal and rhinestones embellishing anarkali with total grace and warmth!

Love them all? So, when choosing fashion dresses for Ramadan, keep in mind the theme and event for which you have been summoned, and dress accordingly. Have fun and pass a blessed Eid to you and your family!