Salam alykum,
I will be adding two calendars to the 2025 list. One of them is edited from a blog that posts nice calendars, another is my usual fun/kid like calendar.
I use my calendars for multiple things.
For women, I use my calendar to track my period, as tracking apps can be unstable, or you may delete the app, especially if you live in the USA and live in a red state. I mark the days I fast with an F, period days with a ᐧ, and when I make up the fasts, I put an x with the date I made up the fast so I do not have to remember. This makes things much easier for me at least. If you are worried about it getting wet, you could always use a sheet protector. (this link is unpaid) Store it where you will remember. I have a specific place for mine above my journaling supplies.
For all, meal planning iftar. I usually write what I will be making for iftar, or if eating from outside. If the first day falls on a Friday or Saturday, usually it's celebrated by eating halal outside. Find what works for you.
Iftar: this year, I plan on doing pretty plain iftars (due to some health things I am addressing). (alhamdullilah, I know that I am "lucky" as to where I was born, and that I have access to fresh foods, electricity, and clean drinking water) This is the menu this year. Salad, potato's that are first cooked in an instant pot then done in an air fryer (they are soft on the inside and crunch on the outside, so good!), and rice with meat and veggies, or chicken. I will alternate between the potato's and rice, as well as chicken and meat. Meat is usually on the weekends. I also drink a gallon of water split between suhoor and iftar.
I know this is just a small reminder of the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, but I hope in shaa'Allah it is useful for you and brings you some ease.
