Anonymous wrote:Op here! Thanks all! I went the sweets route as you suggested, but in a box, so it bothered me less!. I hope you have a good holiday!

Hi OP! How did she like it?

Thank you. I'm sure she loved it, sweets are the best

Op here! Thanks all! I went the sweets route as you suggested, but in a box, so it bothered me less!. I hope you have a good holiday!

Yeh, that is a bit weird to voluntarily fast and make a big deal about other people eating/drinking around you, insane!

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating tomorrow isa

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Muslima wrote:Oh you shouldn't feel that way. Fasting is such a spiritual experience that looking at food or other people eating, shouldn't bother her much, it's all in your mind. Plus everything tastes better at Iftar, so she will love those chocolates

Really? Because I had a Muslim coworker who used to complain about people drinking coffee at their desks during Ramadan. Was she just a prima donna?

As a Muslim (though non-faster who is around those fasting often), yes

Fasting Muslim. I agree. That is not a normal way to react at all! I never resented or complained about others eating around me. That would've been completely inappropriate and unfair!

Thanks! I fast during Lent and it never occurred to me to care what others were doing, so it was a head-scratcher. I didn't know her well, so I wasn't sure if it was rude or just her personality.

Eid cake is one of my most favorite things in the world. Baked goods after Ramadan are the most wonderful gift!

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Muslima wrote:Oh you shouldn't feel that way. Fasting is such a spiritual experience that looking at food or other people eating, shouldn't bother her much, it's all in your mind. Plus everything tastes better at Iftar, so she will love those chocolates

Really? Because I had a Muslim coworker who used to complain about people drinking coffee at their desks during Ramadan. Was she just a prima donna?

As a Muslim (though non-faster who is around those fasting often), yes

Fasting Muslim. I agree. That is not a normal way to react at all! I never resented or complained about others eating around me. That would've been completely inappropriate and unfair!

You can do a bag/platter/box of foods that is sealed that she can eat in the evening or the next day.

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Muslima wrote:Oh you shouldn't feel that way. Fasting is such a spiritual experience that looking at food or other people eating, shouldn't bother her much, it's all in your mind. Plus everything tastes better at Iftar, so she will love those chocolates

Really? Because I had a Muslim coworker who used to complain about people drinking coffee at their desks during Ramadan. Was she just a prima donna?

As a Muslim (though non-faster who is around those fasting often), yes

Muslima wrote:Oh you shouldn't feel that way. Fasting is such a spiritual experience that looking at food or other people eating, shouldn't bother her much, it's all in your mind. Plus everything tastes better at Iftar, so she will love those chocolates

Really? Because I had a Muslim coworker who used to complain about people drinking coffee at their desks during Ramadan. Was she just a prima donna?

Any sweet treats, some cute accessories, etc.

Nice idea!

Oh you shouldn't feel that way. Fasting is such a spiritual experience that looking at food or other people eating, shouldn't bother her much, it's all in your mind. Plus everything tastes better at Iftar, so she will love those chocolates

Thanks, Muslima. I'd still feel mean bringing her a cake in the morning and her to have to look at it all day!. But, maybe you're right. I could make chocolates, which she could stick in the fridge, and eat at Iftar, or save till eid. Somehow that doesn't bother me as much as bringing in cookies or something! I'll look for a card tomorrow. Thanks!

Im sure she'd appreciate anything really, depends on what type of person she is and what she likes, but even just a card is thoughtful and appreciated. Also, the cake idea is not bad at all, she can eat it at Iftar ( when we break our fast), since she does eat every night, it could be a good dessert

I'd like to get a little Eid gift for one of my son's teachers next week. Normally, I'd bake something, but we see her on Thursday, and I'd feel weird giving her food while it's still Ramadan. Any cute little ideas?