Ramadan is about self-control: Rosy Siddique

Talented and versatile actress Rosy Siddique is a popular face both on the small screen and stage. There's little doubt that hard work and talent have brought her where she is today. In a chat with The Daily Star, she talked about the month of Ramadan.

“Ramadan is the month of self-control. Traditionally, people used to share food or distribute it among the poor. Sadly, now Ramadan no longer follows old customs; it has become more of a business. People flaunt their wealth by splurging on clothes, jewelry and iftar at expensive restaurants.”

“There are also people who go on vacations at this time. I never felt the need for a vacation during the month of Ramadan. Now, I don't even have the time to go out because I have to take care of my daughter, who will now appear for her A-Levels. It's just not vacations that I don't take during Ramadan, I hate going anywhere --- there is a huge rush of traffic, especially around the evening time. It's a hassle to get out of home. I have to cook for iftar, I have to take my daughter to the coaching centre. The worst is the traffic on the road that causes annoying delays.”

“Since I do most of the cooking I don't like wasting my time in traffic. Usually, for iftar, I make kichuri, Chhola-biriyani, pulao or plain rice. I don't go for the conventional iftar, as we make this our dinner time because we have to eat again at Sehri. One has to be conscious about their health, too as there are only short gaps between iftar, dinner and sehri.”