Greetings dear readers, from the hallowed lands on which this blog was in fact originally founded (fun fact); Egypt. As I write these words I am halfway into my first visit back in just over three years. This post comes as a result of the inner struggle and range of emotions I’ve experienced since being…
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Another Vegan Ramadan – Fighting the Social Stigma
Hello dear readers! First I’d like to wish a Ramadan Kareem to all of those who observe the holy month. It took a comment on my Facebook page yesterday for me to realise that this is actually my third Ramadan as a vegan – and that in fact the first time I started to experiment…
Arabs and Veganism: The Difference Between Acceptance and Understanding
When I flew home for Winter break, I ended up in a heated debate with some extended family members about veganism and Islam , which compelled me to justify how I thought veganism was in fact in line with my spiritual beliefs. That encounter aside, I was pleasantly surprised at just how accepting and open my…
“Muslims Can’t be Vegan” – Where Veganism and Religion Collide
This post is part of a series called “Why Vegan?”, in which I try to shed some light on the how’s and why’s of my Veganism. *** I’ve been wanting to do this post for a long time – but I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure if I should. Religion is always a touchy subject…
Vegan MoFo #5: Veganism in the Arab World
Hey guys, glad everyone enjoyed my healthy spin on the classic Egyptian breakfast recipe for Ful Mudammas yesterday – if you haven’t already check it out here. I plan on sharing more Arab vegan recipes as the MoFo continues, but for today’s post I wanted to share some insight on a topic that’s very important to…