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BEING A CHILD IN RAMADAN

Written by Eralp ULUS
Was born on 5th October 2012. Lives in Bahçecik. Goes to 5th Explorers at Private Nadide Secondary School. Dreams to be an author.

Ayşe was a curious, small child. She was living in She was sometimes tired for the teravih prayer
an apartment with her dad, mom, grandpa, that she prayed with her grandma and other
grandma and uncles. Ayşe was very happy to neighbours. But after the prayer, her exhaustion
live together. She liked spending time with her was gone with the ice-cream that was eaten
grandma and grandpa after school. She liked from the street’s iceman. Sahoors were the
watering the tomatoes and peppers with her funniest thing of Ramadan for her. She made her
grandma. Also she liked solving crosswords with Sahoor after the drummer went past their street
her grandpa. with playing the drum and saying mains.

Every day was exciting and fun for her. But, she As to say, all the months were passing but
was waiting impatiently for the Ramadan all the Ramadan was passing faster. She was sad about
year. Excitement surrounded the house and it but she was also excited again for the Eid. Like
neighborhood before Ramadan. Her mom and for the Ramadan, Eid preparations started very
grandma cleaned the house and neighbours early. This rushing was funny for Ayşe. The
prepared something to eat for Ramadan. Finally cleaning, Eid snacks and clothes were
it was Ramadan. Iftaar meals were prepared unforgettable valuable memories for Ayşe. She
together, hot and good-smelling pitas took their was praying for the next Ramadan to come
place, with the azan and iftaar cannon being quicker when she woke in the Eid morning.
fired, fasts were broken. Also Ayşe was breaking
her fast with happiness. After iftaar, the tables Ramadan was the month of being together and
were cleaned with chats. helping each other as she learned from her
relatives.

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