<![CDATA[Scrumptious Sweets: Latest News]]> http://www.scrumptioussweets.co.uk Mon, 20 May 2013 04:52:03 +0000 <![CDATA[Ramadan]]> http://www.scrumptioussweets.co.uk/news/24/Ramadan.html Tue, 03 Jul 2012 11:46:38 +0000 http://www.scrumptioussweets.co.uk/news/24/Ramadan.html

What is Ramadan?

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when Muslims fast during daylight hours.

There are several reasons why Ramadan is considered important:

  • The Qur'an was first revealed during this month
  • The gates of Heaven are open
  • The gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained up in Hell.

The Qur'an revealed

The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong)

[al-Baqarah 2:185&91;

The actual night that the Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad is called Lailat ul Qadr, and to stand in prayer on this one night is said to be better than a thousand months of worship.

Ramadan is often called 'month of the Qur'an' because of this, and Muslims attempt to recite as much of the Qur'an as they can during the month. Most mosques will recite one thirtieth of the Qur'an each night during the Taraweeh prayers.

No one knows on which particular night the Qur'an was first revealed, but it is said to be one of the last ten nights of Ramadan.

The gates of Heaven are open and the gates of Hell are closed

It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "When Ramadan comes, the gates of Paradise are opened and the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are put in chains."

(Agreed upon)

Muslims believe that their good actions bring a greater reward during this month than at any other time of year, because this month has been blessed by Allah.

They also believe that it is easier to do good in this month because the devils have been chained in Hell, and so can't tempt believers. This doesn't mean that Muslims will not behave badly, but that any evil that they do comes from within themselves, without additional encouragement from Satan.

Almost all Muslims try to give up bad habits during Ramadan, and some will try to become better Muslims by praying more or reading the Qur'an.

Muslims believe that this is one way that the chaining up of the devils is manifested, since there is no other reason for them to do so.

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What is Ramadan?

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when Muslims fast during daylight hours.

There are several reasons why Ramadan is considered important:

  • The Qur'an was first revealed during this month
  • The gates of Heaven are open
  • The gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained up in Hell.

The Qur'an revealed

The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong)

[al-Baqarah 2:185&91;

The actual night that the Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad is called Lailat ul Qadr, and to stand in prayer on this one night is said to be better than a thousand months of worship.

Ramadan is often called 'month of the Qur'an' because of this, and Muslims attempt to recite as much of the Qur'an as they can during the month. Most mosques will recite one thirtieth of the Qur'an each night during the Taraweeh prayers.

No one knows on which particular night the Qur'an was first revealed, but it is said to be one of the last ten nights of Ramadan.

The gates of Heaven are open and the gates of Hell are closed

It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "When Ramadan comes, the gates of Paradise are opened and the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are put in chains."

(Agreed upon)

Muslims believe that their good actions bring a greater reward during this month than at any other time of year, because this month has been blessed by Allah.

They also believe that it is easier to do good in this month because the devils have been chained in Hell, and so can't tempt believers. This doesn't mean that Muslims will not behave badly, but that any evil that they do comes from within themselves, without additional encouragement from Satan.

Almost all Muslims try to give up bad habits during Ramadan, and some will try to become better Muslims by praying more or reading the Qur'an.

Muslims believe that this is one way that the chaining up of the devils is manifested, since there is no other reason for them to do so.

]]> <![CDATA[Benefits of Fasting]]> http://www.scrumptioussweets.co.uk/news/23/Benefits-of-Fasting.html Tue, 03 Jul 2012 11:20:26 +0000 http://www.scrumptioussweets.co.uk/news/23/Benefits-of-Fasting.html  

Fasting during the month of Ramadan can be good for your health if it’s done correctly.

When the body is starved of food, it starts to burn fat so that it can make energy. This can lead to weight loss. However, if you fast for too long your body will eventually start breaking down muscle protein for energy, which is unhealthy.

Dr Razeen Mahroof, an anaesthetist from Oxford, says there's a strong relationship between diet and health.

“Ramadan isn’t always thought of as being an opportunity to lose weight because the spiritual aspect is emphasised more generally than the health aspect," he says. "However, it’s a great chance to get the physical benefits as well.”

Source of energy

The changes that happen in the body during a fast depend on the length of the continuous fast. The body enters into a fasting state eight hours or so after the last meal, when the gut finishes absorbing nutrients from the food.

In the normal state, body glucose, which is stored in the liver and muscles, is the body’s main source of energy. During a fast, this store of glucose is used up first to provide energy. Later in the fast, once the glucose runs out, fat becomes the next source of energy for the body.

With a prolonged fast of many days or weeks, the body starts using protein for energy.

This is the technical description of what is commonly known as ‘starvation’. It is clearly unhealthy. It involves protein being released from the breakdown of muscle, which is why people who starve look very thin and become very weak.

However, you are unlikely to reach the starvation stage during Ramadan because the fast is broken daily.

As well as being used for spiritual gain, Ramadan can be used as a springboard to long-term health benefits. Fasting for a long period during the day means that towards the end of the day, fat will start to be used as the main source of energy. The use of fat for energy aids weight loss, preserving muscles and in the long run reduces cholesterol levels. Weight loss also helps to reduce the chance of contracting diabetes and reduces blood pressure.

A detoxification process also occurs as toxins stored in the body’s fat are dissolved and removed from the body. After a few days fasting, higher levels of certain hormones appear in the blood resulting in a better level of alertness and an overall feeling of general mental wellbeing.

Helps Quit smoking

Muslims are also prohibited from smoking during the fasting period and this could be the perfect excuse to kick the habit for good. For smokers, giving up smoking is the single best thing you can do to improve your health and add years to your life.

Your health starts to improve 20 minutes after having your last cigarette. By the end of the daylong fasting period your blood pressure and pulse rate will have returned to normal, nicotine and carbon monoxide levels in the blood will have reduced by half and oxygen levels will have returned to normal.

If you can manage to give up for the whole month long period of Ramadan, carbon monoxide and nicotine will be totally eliminated from your body, your lungs will start to clear of mucus and other smoking debris, your ability to taste and smell will greatly improve, breathing will become easier, energy levels will increase and your blood circulation will improve.

 

Gentle transition

As the Ramadan fast only lasts from dawn till dusk, the body's energy can be replaced in the pre-dawn and dusk meals.

This provides a gentle transition from using glucose to fat as the main source of energy, and prevents the breakdown of muscle for protein.

Dr Mahroof says the use of fat for energy helps weight loss. It preserves the muscles and eventually reduces your cholesterol level. In addition, weight loss results in better control of diabetes and reduces blood pressure.

“A detoxification process also occurs, because any toxins stored in the body’s fat are dissolved and removed from the body,” says Dr Mahroof.

After a few days of the fast, higher levels of endorphins appear in the blood, making you more alert and giving an overall feeling of general mental wellbeing.

A balanced food and fluid intake is important between fasts. The kidneys are very efficient at maintaining the body’s water and salts, such as sodium and potassium. However, these can be lost through perspiration.

To prevent muscle breakdown, meals must contain enough energy food, such as carbohydrates and some fat.

“The way to approach your diet during fasting is similar to the way you should be eating outside Ramadan," says Dr Mahroof. "You should have a balanced diet with the right proportion of carbs, fat and protein.”

 

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Fasting during the month of Ramadan can be good for your health if it’s done correctly.

When the body is starved of food, it starts to burn fat so that it can make energy. This can lead to weight loss. However, if you fast for too long your body will eventually start breaking down muscle protein for energy, which is unhealthy.

Dr Razeen Mahroof, an anaesthetist from Oxford, says there's a strong relationship between diet and health.

“Ramadan isn’t always thought of as being an opportunity to lose weight because the spiritual aspect is emphasised more generally than the health aspect," he says. "However, it’s a great chance to get the physical benefits as well.”

Source of energy

The changes that happen in the body during a fast depend on the length of the continuous fast. The body enters into a fasting state eight hours or so after the last meal, when the gut finishes absorbing nutrients from the food.

In the normal state, body glucose, which is stored in the liver and muscles, is the body’s main source of energy. During a fast, this store of glucose is used up first to provide energy. Later in the fast, once the glucose runs out, fat becomes the next source of energy for the body.

With a prolonged fast of many days or weeks, the body starts using protein for energy.

This is the technical description of what is commonly known as ‘starvation’. It is clearly unhealthy. It involves protein being released from the breakdown of muscle, which is why people who starve look very thin and become very weak.

However, you are unlikely to reach the starvation stage during Ramadan because the fast is broken daily.

As well as being used for spiritual gain, Ramadan can be used as a springboard to long-term health benefits. Fasting for a long period during the day means that towards the end of the day, fat will start to be used as the main source of energy. The use of fat for energy aids weight loss, preserving muscles and in the long run reduces cholesterol levels. Weight loss also helps to reduce the chance of contracting diabetes and reduces blood pressure.

A detoxification process also occurs as toxins stored in the body’s fat are dissolved and removed from the body. After a few days fasting, higher levels of certain hormones appear in the blood resulting in a better level of alertness and an overall feeling of general mental wellbeing.

Helps Quit smoking

Muslims are also prohibited from smoking during the fasting period and this could be the perfect excuse to kick the habit for good. For smokers, giving up smoking is the single best thing you can do to improve your health and add years to your life.

Your health starts to improve 20 minutes after having your last cigarette. By the end of the daylong fasting period your blood pressure and pulse rate will have returned to normal, nicotine and carbon monoxide levels in the blood will have reduced by half and oxygen levels will have returned to normal.

If you can manage to give up for the whole month long period of Ramadan, carbon monoxide and nicotine will be totally eliminated from your body, your lungs will start to clear of mucus and other smoking debris, your ability to taste and smell will greatly improve, breathing will become easier, energy levels will increase and your blood circulation will improve.

 

Gentle transition

As the Ramadan fast only lasts from dawn till dusk, the body's energy can be replaced in the pre-dawn and dusk meals.

This provides a gentle transition from using glucose to fat as the main source of energy, and prevents the breakdown of muscle for protein.

Dr Mahroof says the use of fat for energy helps weight loss. It preserves the muscles and eventually reduces your cholesterol level. In addition, weight loss results in better control of diabetes and reduces blood pressure.

“A detoxification process also occurs, because any toxins stored in the body’s fat are dissolved and removed from the body,” says Dr Mahroof.

After a few days of the fast, higher levels of endorphins appear in the blood, making you more alert and giving an overall feeling of general mental wellbeing.

A balanced food and fluid intake is important between fasts. The kidneys are very efficient at maintaining the body’s water and salts, such as sodium and potassium. However, these can be lost through perspiration.

To prevent muscle breakdown, meals must contain enough energy food, such as carbohydrates and some fat.

“The way to approach your diet during fasting is similar to the way you should be eating outside Ramadan," says Dr Mahroof. "You should have a balanced diet with the right proportion of carbs, fat and protein.”

 

]]> <![CDATA[The Queen's Diamond Jubilee ]]> http://www.scrumptioussweets.co.uk/news/22/The-Queen%27s-Diamond-Jubilee-.html Tue, 22 May 2012 09:53:19 +0000 http://www.scrumptioussweets.co.uk/news/22/The-Queen%27s-Diamond-Jubilee-.html  

Portrait of The Queen, taken in 2002 © John Swannell/Camera Press

Marking 60 years of The Queen's reign, the Diamond Jubilee celebrations will centre around an extended weekend in 2012 on 2, 3, 4 and 5 June.

60 years of The Queen's reign

The Queen came to the throne on 6 February 1952 and her coronation took place on 2 June 1953.

She celebrated her Silver Jubilee (25 years) in 1977 and her Golden Jubilee (50 years) in 2002.

The central weekend, 2-5 June

Communities all around the country will be celebrating over an extended bank holiday weekend, and there will be many ways to get involved in local events.

The Epsom Derby

On Saturday 2nd June, The Queen will attend the Epsom Derby. 

Big Jubilee Lunch, Sunday 3 June

The fourth annual Big Lunch will take place on Sunday - so anyone who wants to celebrate the Jubilee can do so by holding a Big Jubilee Lunch. 

Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, Sunday 3 June

Up to a thousand boats will muster on the river as The Queen prepares to lead one of the largest flotillas ever seen on the River Thames.

Tickets are still available for the Diamond Jubilee festival in London's Battersea Park, which will offer a great vantage point to view the pageant. The festival will celebrate design, music, art, film, fashion and food from the past 60 years. Members of the public will also be able to watch the pageant on a number of big screens.

Concert at Buckingham Palace, Monday 4 June

Organised by the BBC, the concert will be attended by The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal Family.

The ballot for tickets has now closed but the concert will be broadcast live on BBC One, Radio 2, and on big screens in Hyde Park, St James's Park and The Mall.

Jubilee Beacons, Monday 4 June

Thousands of beacons will be lit around the world to commemorate The Queen's 60 year reign over the UK and as head of the Commonwealth.

Service of thanksgiving and carriage procession, Tuesday 5 June

The Queen and other members of the Royal Family will attend a national service of thanksgiving at St.Paul’s Cathedral. It will include a prayer written, at The Queen’s direction, by the Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral in honour of the Diamond Jubilee. A ‘Diamond Choir’ of children from around the UK will sing a specially composed song.

Later in the day, the Royal Family will travel from Westminster Hall to Buckingham Palace by carriage, along a processional route. Shortly after their arrival, the Royal family will appear on the balcony and an RAF fly-past will take place.

Buckingham Palace has published full details of the processional route, and the events will be shown on big screens in Hyde Park, St James's Park and Trafalgar Square.

 

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Portrait of The Queen, taken in 2002 © John Swannell/Camera Press

Marking 60 years of The Queen's reign, the Diamond Jubilee celebrations will centre around an extended weekend in 2012 on 2, 3, 4 and 5 June.

60 years of The Queen's reign

The Queen came to the throne on 6 February 1952 and her coronation took place on 2 June 1953.

She celebrated her Silver Jubilee (25 years) in 1977 and her Golden Jubilee (50 years) in 2002.

The central weekend, 2-5 June

Communities all around the country will be celebrating over an extended bank holiday weekend, and there will be many ways to get involved in local events.

The Epsom Derby

On Saturday 2nd June, The Queen will attend the Epsom Derby. 

Big Jubilee Lunch, Sunday 3 June

The fourth annual Big Lunch will take place on Sunday - so anyone who wants to celebrate the Jubilee can do so by holding a Big Jubilee Lunch. 

Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, Sunday 3 June

Up to a thousand boats will muster on the river as The Queen prepares to lead one of the largest flotillas ever seen on the River Thames.

Tickets are still available for the Diamond Jubilee festival in London's Battersea Park, which will offer a great vantage point to view the pageant. The festival will celebrate design, music, art, film, fashion and food from the past 60 years. Members of the public will also be able to watch the pageant on a number of big screens.

Concert at Buckingham Palace, Monday 4 June

Organised by the BBC, the concert will be attended by The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal Family.

The ballot for tickets has now closed but the concert will be broadcast live on BBC One, Radio 2, and on big screens in Hyde Park, St James's Park and The Mall.

Jubilee Beacons, Monday 4 June

Thousands of beacons will be lit around the world to commemorate The Queen's 60 year reign over the UK and as head of the Commonwealth.

Service of thanksgiving and carriage procession, Tuesday 5 June

The Queen and other members of the Royal Family will attend a national service of thanksgiving at St.Paul’s Cathedral. It will include a prayer written, at The Queen’s direction, by the Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral in honour of the Diamond Jubilee. A ‘Diamond Choir’ of children from around the UK will sing a specially composed song.

Later in the day, the Royal Family will travel from Westminster Hall to Buckingham Palace by carriage, along a processional route. Shortly after their arrival, the Royal family will appear on the balcony and an RAF fly-past will take place.

Buckingham Palace has published full details of the processional route, and the events will be shown on big screens in Hyde Park, St James's Park and Trafalgar Square.

 

]]> <![CDATA[London 2012 Olimpics]]> http://www.scrumptioussweets.co.uk/news/20/London-2012-Olimpics.html Tue, 22 May 2012 09:41:38 +0000 http://www.scrumptioussweets.co.uk/news/20/London-2012-Olimpics.html  

 

LondonO.jpg

The 2012 Summer Olympic Games, officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad, will take place in London, England, United Kingdom, from 27 July to 12 August 2012.

Following a bid headed by former Olympic champion Sebastian Coe and the then Mayor of London Ken Livingstone, London was selected as the host city on 6 July 2005 during the 117th IOC Session in Singapore, defeating Moscow, New York City, Madrid and Paris. London will become the first city to officially host the modern Olympic Games three times, having previously done so in 1908 and in 1948.

 

Torch relay

The 2012 Olympics torch

The Olympics torch relay runs from 19 May – 27 July, prior to the games. Plans for the relay were developed in 2010–11, with the torch bearer selection process announced on 18 May 2011. The Olympic Torch arrived on flight BA2012 on 18 May 2012 from Greece.

The relay will last 70 days, with 66 evening celebrations, six island visits with about 8,000 people carrying the torch a distance of about 8,000 miles (12,800 km), starting from Land's End in Cornwall. The torch will have one day outside of the United Kingdom when it will visit Dublin on June 6. The relay is focusing on: National Heritage Sites, locations and venues with sporting significance, key sporting events, schools registered with the Get Set School Network, green spaces and biodiversity, Live Sites (city locations with large screens), festivals and other events.

Opening ceremony

The Opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics will be called 'The Isles of Wonder’. Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle will be the artistic director for the opening ceremony.

It was confirmed in February that Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh will officially open the games at the opening ceremony. A short film starring Daniel Craig as secret agent James Bond will be screened during the television coverage of the ceremony.

 

 

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LondonO.jpg

The 2012 Summer Olympic Games, officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad, will take place in London, England, United Kingdom, from 27 July to 12 August 2012.

Following a bid headed by former Olympic champion Sebastian Coe and the then Mayor of London Ken Livingstone, London was selected as the host city on 6 July 2005 during the 117th IOC Session in Singapore, defeating Moscow, New York City, Madrid and Paris. London will become the first city to officially host the modern Olympic Games three times, having previously done so in 1908 and in 1948.

 

Torch relay

The 2012 Olympics torch

The Olympics torch relay runs from 19 May – 27 July, prior to the games. Plans for the relay were developed in 2010–11, with the torch bearer selection process announced on 18 May 2011. The Olympic Torch arrived on flight BA2012 on 18 May 2012 from Greece.

The relay will last 70 days, with 66 evening celebrations, six island visits with about 8,000 people carrying the torch a distance of about 8,000 miles (12,800 km), starting from Land's End in Cornwall. The torch will have one day outside of the United Kingdom when it will visit Dublin on June 6. The relay is focusing on: National Heritage Sites, locations and venues with sporting significance, key sporting events, schools registered with the Get Set School Network, green spaces and biodiversity, Live Sites (city locations with large screens), festivals and other events.

Opening ceremony

The Opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics will be called 'The Isles of Wonder’. Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle will be the artistic director for the opening ceremony.

It was confirmed in February that Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh will officially open the games at the opening ceremony. A short film starring Daniel Craig as secret agent James Bond will be screened during the television coverage of the ceremony.

 

 

]]> <![CDATA[Eid-ul-Adha]]> http://www.scrumptioussweets.co.uk/news/16/Eid%252dul%252dAdha.html Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:56:43 +0000 http://www.scrumptioussweets.co.uk/news/16/Eid%252dul%252dAdha.html

Eid-ul-Adha ('festival of Sacrifice'), also known as the Greater Eid, is the second most important festival in the Muslim calendar.

The festival remembers the prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son when God ordered him to.


The story of Ibrahim's sacrifice

Eid-ul-Adha celebrates the occasion when Allah appeared to Ibrahim in a dream and asked him to sacrifice his son Isma'il as an act of obedience to God.

The devil tempted Ibrahim by saying he should disobey Allah and spare his son. As Ibrahim was about to kill his son, Allah stopped him and gave him a lamb to sacrifice instead.

Note: This story is also found in the Jewish Torah and the Christian Old Testament (Genesis 22). Here God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac, his son with Sarah. Isma’il was his son with Hagar.

Celebrations

Eid ul Adha is a public holiday in Muslim countries.

Today Muslims all over the world who can afford it , sacrifice a sheep (sometimes a goat) as a reminder of Ibrahim's obedience to Allah. In Britain, the animal has to be killed at a slaughterhouse.

They share out the meat among family, friends and the poor, who each get a third share.

Eid usually starts with Muslims going to the Mosque for prayers, dressed in their best clothes, and thanking Allah for all the blessings they have received.

It is also a time when they visit family and friends as well as offering presents.

At Eid it is obligatory to give a set amount of money to charity to be used to help poor people buy new clothes and food so they too can celebrate.

Hajj

Pilgrams on HajjThe Hajj is pilgrimage to Makkah.

It is the Fifth Pillar of Islam and therefore a very important part of the Islamic faith.

All physically fit Muslims who can afford it should make the visit toMakkah, in Saudi Arabia, at least once in their lives.

Every year around 2 million Muslims from all over the world converge on Makkah.

They stand before the Kaaba, a shrine built by Ibrahim praising Allah together.

The Hajjis or pilgrims wear simple white clothes called Ihram which promote the bonds of Islamic brotherhood and sisterhood by showing that everyone is equal in the eyes of Allah.

During the Hajj the Pilgrims perform acts of worship and they renew their faith and sense of purpose in the world.

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Eid-ul-Adha ('festival of Sacrifice'), also known as the Greater Eid, is the second most important festival in the Muslim calendar.

The festival remembers the prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son when God ordered him to.


The story of Ibrahim's sacrifice

Eid-ul-Adha celebrates the occasion when Allah appeared to Ibrahim in a dream and asked him to sacrifice his son Isma'il as an act of obedience to God.

The devil tempted Ibrahim by saying he should disobey Allah and spare his son. As Ibrahim was about to kill his son, Allah stopped him and gave him a lamb to sacrifice instead.

Note: This story is also found in the Jewish Torah and the Christian Old Testament (Genesis 22). Here God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac, his son with Sarah. Isma’il was his son with Hagar.

Celebrations

Eid ul Adha is a public holiday in Muslim countries.

Today Muslims all over the world who can afford it , sacrifice a sheep (sometimes a goat) as a reminder of Ibrahim's obedience to Allah. In Britain, the animal has to be killed at a slaughterhouse.

They share out the meat among family, friends and the poor, who each get a third share.

Eid usually starts with Muslims going to the Mosque for prayers, dressed in their best clothes, and thanking Allah for all the blessings they have received.

It is also a time when they visit family and friends as well as offering presents.

At Eid it is obligatory to give a set amount of money to charity to be used to help poor people buy new clothes and food so they too can celebrate.

Hajj

Pilgrams on HajjThe Hajj is pilgrimage to Makkah.

It is the Fifth Pillar of Islam and therefore a very important part of the Islamic faith.

All physically fit Muslims who can afford it should make the visit toMakkah, in Saudi Arabia, at least once in their lives.

Every year around 2 million Muslims from all over the world converge on Makkah.

They stand before the Kaaba, a shrine built by Ibrahim praising Allah together.

The Hajjis or pilgrims wear simple white clothes called Ihram which promote the bonds of Islamic brotherhood and sisterhood by showing that everyone is equal in the eyes of Allah.

During the Hajj the Pilgrims perform acts of worship and they renew their faith and sense of purpose in the world.

]]> <![CDATA[Penguins of Madasgascar]]> http://www.scrumptioussweets.co.uk/news/11/Penguins-of-Madasgascar.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:46:25 +0000 http://www.scrumptioussweets.co.uk/news/11/Penguins-of-Madasgascar.html Who doesn’t adore the dynamite-regurgitating and loose-tongued penguin brothers from the much beloved “Madagascar” films? After bearing the brunt of the two movies, they reap their laurels with their own show, jumping from the big screen to the small screen.

Appropriately titled “The Penguins of Madagascar”, the series follows the brothers as they rule the roost at Central Park, performing secret missions in the heart of the city. Skipper, the group’s leader, usually gives orders, names plans and slaps the others. The smartest and tallest of the penguins, Kowalski is behind the team’s brilliant plans. Rico, the pyrotechnic wizard, always spits up war gear and is romantically attached to a blonde plastic doll while Private, the most inexperienced of the penguins, cracks codes and also makes good tuna smoothies. Just as they think that everything is under control, Julien, Maurice and Mort move in next door threatening their plans.

The Penguins of Madagascar

The Penguins of Madagascar


Mark McCorkle and Robert Schooley, the executive producers of “The Penguins of Madagascar”, resurrected the good old-school cartoons… Nickelodeon and DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. teamed up to release this brilliant animated comedy series.

“This is a partnership that brings together two creative driven companies who share a belief that great characters and stories are the essential ingredients to success, whether it’s on the big or small screen. The DreamWorks Animation team developed richly creative characters that lend themselves to a series of their own – they are just plain hysterical. We can’t wait to treat our audience to the same vibrant and vivid CG animation that audiences loved in the film”, said Cyma Zarghami, President of Nickelodeon & MTV Networks Kids and Family Group.

“Our ‘Madagascar’ penguins were hugely popular on the big screen, so it seemed natural to give them their own television show on the premier entertainment network for kids. This is likely the first of many future projects aimed at establishing a meaningful presence for DreamWorks Animation properties on Nickelodeon and we are thrilled to get this collaboration off the ground”, added DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg.

Join us and watch the penguins’ newest adventures! You won’t regret it…

]]> Who doesn’t adore the dynamite-regurgitating and loose-tongued penguin brothers from the much beloved “Madagascar” films? After bearing the brunt of the two movies, they reap their laurels with their own show, jumping from the big screen to the small screen.

Appropriately titled “The Penguins of Madagascar”, the series follows the brothers as they rule the roost at Central Park, performing secret missions in the heart of the city. Skipper, the group’s leader, usually gives orders, names plans and slaps the others. The smartest and tallest of the penguins, Kowalski is behind the team’s brilliant plans. Rico, the pyrotechnic wizard, always spits up war gear and is romantically attached to a blonde plastic doll while Private, the most inexperienced of the penguins, cracks codes and also makes good tuna smoothies. Just as they think that everything is under control, Julien, Maurice and Mort move in next door threatening their plans.

The Penguins of Madagascar

The Penguins of Madagascar


Mark McCorkle and Robert Schooley, the executive producers of “The Penguins of Madagascar”, resurrected the good old-school cartoons… Nickelodeon and DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. teamed up to release this brilliant animated comedy series.

“This is a partnership that brings together two creative driven companies who share a belief that great characters and stories are the essential ingredients to success, whether it’s on the big or small screen. The DreamWorks Animation team developed richly creative characters that lend themselves to a series of their own – they are just plain hysterical. We can’t wait to treat our audience to the same vibrant and vivid CG animation that audiences loved in the film”, said Cyma Zarghami, President of Nickelodeon & MTV Networks Kids and Family Group.

“Our ‘Madagascar’ penguins were hugely popular on the big screen, so it seemed natural to give them their own television show on the premier entertainment network for kids. This is likely the first of many future projects aimed at establishing a meaningful presence for DreamWorks Animation properties on Nickelodeon and we are thrilled to get this collaboration off the ground”, added DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg.

Join us and watch the penguins’ newest adventures! You won’t regret it…

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The Advantages of Organic Food

You Are What You Eat

 

Do you really know what goes into your food?  Discover the advantages of organic food on this site and see exactly what producers have beenadding to your fruit and vegetables to make it less healthy than a few years ago.

advantages of organic food graphic 1In the rush to produce more and more crops to satisfy growing demand producers have had to resort to using a lethal cocktail of pesticides to control disease and insect attack. 

Good news for their bank balances perhaps but not good news for your health, this is why you need to be informed of the advantages of organic food.

Did you know that if you consumed an average apple you would be eating over 30 pesticides, even after you have washed it? 

The quality of food has definitely gone down since the second world war.  For instance, the levels of vitamin C in today's fruit bear no resemblance to the levels found in wartime fruit.

Organic food is known to contain 50% more nutrients, minerals and vitamins than produce that has been intensively farmed. Read moreabout this here.

You will have to eat more fruit nowadays to make up the deficiency, but unfortunately that means eating more chemicals, more detrimental affects on your health eating something that should be good for you!

Also don't forget about the cocktail of anti-biotics and hormones that cattle and poultry are force fed. 

What happens to those chemicals when the animal dies? 

Digested and stored in human bodies is the answer, have you seen pictures of animals in severly cramped conditions in battery farms? 

advantages of organic food graphic 2It just does not make sense to state that any animal kept in these conditions is healthy and produces high quality food.

If you are as worried as I am about the health of your family then you need to read the articles on this and seriously consider converting your family to the organic lifestyle with the organic food information you are going to learn on this site.

Trust me, once you try some organic produce and taste an apple the way it should be, and perhaps how you recall it tasting in your youth, you will never go back to mass produced fruit again.

Sure there are issues with availability and cost but with a bit of research you should be able to find local stores who stock organic produce. 

Also, don't forget about your local farmer, I'm sure you will be able to find one that has seen the light and opened up a farm shop to supply local residents. 

You should be able to get some very keen prices from these shops, why not take a look around and see who is offering produce in your area?

Some more startling facts now.  Pesticides in food have been linked to many diseases including:

Cancer
Obesity
Altzheimer's
Some birth defects

Not a nice list is it?  There are probably others but if you think about it, how can it be okay for you to eat chemicals and not expect some form of reaction in your body.  Our bodies are delicately balanced wonderful machines.  Any form of foreign chemical is bound to cause irritation at the least.

Please take advantage of the organic food articles and informationon this site and do consider taking a closer look at what you are eating.  It's for your health after all!

Virginia Louise

 

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The Advantages of Organic Food

You Are What You Eat

 

Do you really know what goes into your food?  Discover the advantages of organic food on this site and see exactly what producers have beenadding to your fruit and vegetables to make it less healthy than a few years ago.

advantages of organic food graphic 1In the rush to produce more and more crops to satisfy growing demand producers have had to resort to using a lethal cocktail of pesticides to control disease and insect attack. 

Good news for their bank balances perhaps but not good news for your health, this is why you need to be informed of the advantages of organic food.

Did you know that if you consumed an average apple you would be eating over 30 pesticides, even after you have washed it? 

The quality of food has definitely gone down since the second world war.  For instance, the levels of vitamin C in today's fruit bear no resemblance to the levels found in wartime fruit.

Organic food is known to contain 50% more nutrients, minerals and vitamins than produce that has been intensively farmed. Read moreabout this here.

You will have to eat more fruit nowadays to make up the deficiency, but unfortunately that means eating more chemicals, more detrimental affects on your health eating something that should be good for you!

Also don't forget about the cocktail of anti-biotics and hormones that cattle and poultry are force fed. 

What happens to those chemicals when the animal dies? 

Digested and stored in human bodies is the answer, have you seen pictures of animals in severly cramped conditions in battery farms? 

advantages of organic food graphic 2It just does not make sense to state that any animal kept in these conditions is healthy and produces high quality food.

If you are as worried as I am about the health of your family then you need to read the articles on this and seriously consider converting your family to the organic lifestyle with the organic food information you are going to learn on this site.

Trust me, once you try some organic produce and taste an apple the way it should be, and perhaps how you recall it tasting in your youth, you will never go back to mass produced fruit again.

Sure there are issues with availability and cost but with a bit of research you should be able to find local stores who stock organic produce. 

Also, don't forget about your local farmer, I'm sure you will be able to find one that has seen the light and opened up a farm shop to supply local residents. 

You should be able to get some very keen prices from these shops, why not take a look around and see who is offering produce in your area?

Some more startling facts now.  Pesticides in food have been linked to many diseases including:

Cancer
Obesity
Altzheimer's
Some birth defects

Not a nice list is it?  There are probably others but if you think about it, how can it be okay for you to eat chemicals and not expect some form of reaction in your body.  Our bodies are delicately balanced wonderful machines.  Any form of foreign chemical is bound to cause irritation at the least.

Please take advantage of the organic food articles and informationon this site and do consider taking a closer look at what you are eating.  It's for your health after all!

Virginia Louise

 

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