{"id":119256,"date":"2026-10-26T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.belditouch.com\/?p=119256"},"modified":"2026-10-28T23:54:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T22:54:39","slug":"ramadan-decor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.belditouch.com\/en\/deco-ramadan\/","title":{"rendered":"Ramadan decor 2027: preparing the home for the blessed month, simply and sustainably"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is a Ramadan smell. The smell of harira simmering around 6 p.m., the msemen crackling, the bakhour that an aunt lights before tarawih. For many of us who grew up in Europe, the blessed month had this particular atmosphere at home, while outside everything continued as usual. Decoration is a bit like that: making it feel like this month is not like the others, even when the rest of the world doesn\u2019t see it that way.<\/p>\n

In 2027, Ramadan is expected to begin around February 8, based on the observation of the crescent moon. Here\u2019s how to prepare your home simply, using items that you\u2019ll use year after year rather than disposable garlands.<\/p>\n

Why decorate the house for Ramadan?<\/h2>\n

Decorating for Ramadan is not a religious obligation. It is a family custom, which mainly serves to mark the time: the month of fasting, prayer and the Quran begins; the rhythm of the house changes. For children, it is often what makes the month concrete and joyful.<\/p>\n

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The month of Ramadan in which the Quran was revealed is a guidance for the people.<\/p>\n

\u00abThe month of Ramadan, during which the Quran was revealed as a guide for people.\u00bb<\/p>\n

The Quran, Surah Al-Baqara (2), verse 185 \u00b7 translation of the meaning<\/cite>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\u00abWhen the month of Ramadan arrives, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained.\u00bb<\/p>\n

Hadith reported by al-Bukhari (3277) and Muslim (1079)<\/cite>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

1. Announce the month right at the entrance<\/h2>\n

On the first evening, when one returns from prayer or shopping, a \u00abRamadan Mubarak\u00bb placed at the entrance is enough to turn the house into the blessed month. Ramadan Mubarak<\/em> (Ramadan Mubarak<\/span>) means \u00abblessed be your Ramadan\u00bb. It is also heard Ramadan Karim<\/em> (Ramadan Kareem<\/span>), \u00abGenerous Ramadan\u00bb.<\/p>\n

Wooden letters are placed on a console or a shoe cabinet and lie flat after Eid. They will be taken out next year, and the year after that. That\u2019s the whole point compared to the banners made of ice or plastic that end up in the trash every year.<\/p>\n