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Groups > Local Groups > Philippines Groups > National Capital Region Groups > Happy Valley People

CELIA's Ooohlahlah! GO-GO-Goal Marathon Thread     20635 views
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Especially at the beginning of the month.


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You're also invited to meals and gatherings, to which you should take something, such as traditional sweets.



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Whether you're hosting or attending, it's undoubtedly more expensive than other months.


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However, "I don't think it takes a toll on my budget.


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I stay in during Ramadan because of the traffic, so I spend a lot less money on going out.


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The money saved from that is what I use to cover additional costs that come along with Ramadan and Eid, such as buying gifts to take to gatherings.


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Ramadan, and the spending associated with it, is met with further spending in the run up to Eid.


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Families rush out to purchase new outfits to wear for the festivities


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and, as a result, venturing into the malls becomes a nightmare.


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If you arrive to an Eid family gathering and you're not nicely dressed, .


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it would look really strange


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and people would wonder why you didn't make an effort.


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Men, however, have it much easier


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Men can just wear the traditional dress (dishdasha) and that's it.


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They don't even have to think twice about what to wear.


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Maybe they'll get a new one for the occasion, but that's all they need to worry about.


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However, not all women succumb to pressures


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I think all the excess spending is ridiculous.


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You're seeing family, mostly, and you're bound to have an outfit that they haven't seen before,


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So why buy new? I used to buy new stuff for Ramadan and Eid,


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but I only wear them once and then they pile up.


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I realized this year that I have many things that I've never worn, so I chose to wear them instead. Aida said.


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Eid gatherings differ between families, as some prefer having meals at home while others choose to go to restaurants.


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If families opt to head to a favorite eatery, they will usually still gather together at a relative's home to exchange gifts.


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