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quote Celia2005:
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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quote Celia2005:
Whether you're hosting or attending, it's undoubtedly more expensive than other months.
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quote Celia2005:
However, "I don't think it takes a toll on my budget.
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quote Celia2005:
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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quote Celia2005:
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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quote Celia2005:
If you arrive to an Eid family gathering and you're not nicely dressed, .
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quote Celia2005:
it would look really strange
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and people would wonder why you didn't make an effort.
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quote Celia2005:
Men, however, have it much easier
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quote Celia2005:
Men can just wear the traditional dress (dishdasha) and that's it.
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quote Celia2005:
They don't even have to think twice about what to wear.
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quote Celia2005:
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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quote Celia2005:
I think all the excess spending is ridiculous.
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quote Celia2005:
You're seeing family, mostly, and you're bound to have an outfit that they haven't seen before,
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quote Celia2005:
So why buy new? I used to buy new stuff for Ramadan and Eid,
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quote Celia2005:
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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quote Celia2005:
Eid gatherings differ between families, as some prefer having meals at home while others choose to go to restaurants.
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quote Celia2005:
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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