Ramadan quarantine series by Latifa Bint Saad

Following an instagram chat on how both of us were feeling during this very special Ramadan, Latifa Bint Saad (@thelatifabintsaad) accepted to share with us her digital diary during Ramadan Covid-19.

The majority of us entered into the Holy Month in total lockdown, thinking about new ways to (re)create familiar routines as family iftars or taraweeh prayers (Mosques being closed since early March in almost all Muslim countries) . Through this Ramadan quarantine series, Latifa Bint Saad tackles how we have all been emotionally challenged by the pandemic crisis. Our mobile phones appeared again as mirrors of our hopes and fears.

“The following series depicts my version of ramadan in the digital age. The following images consist of scans and screenshots from my iPhone that display my different acts of worship and leisure on a day to day basis. The holy month of Ramadan has faced a seismic shift as these different symbols act as a representative portrayal that reflects the current zeitgeist. These singular images represent the current isolating and lonely times experienced by many during this pandemic.” Latifa Bint Saad

Latifa Bint Saad is a Saudi Stylist and Photographer based between London and Jeddah. You can check several of her work on her website www.latifabintsaad.com

ONLINE ZAKAT

A recent initiative by the Saudi government acts as a gateway for zakat to registered local charities.

SALAAT CALL

Latifa was on her daily FaceTime call with her best friend Sarah. In the middle of the conversation Sarah remembered that she forgot to pray one of her Sunna prayers so they paused their conversation as Latifa watched her pray.

HILARIOUS

While scrolling through instagram , Latifa checked her favourite meme page @prettymadafaka_ which posted a meme that hilariously summarised Ramadan in the Covid-19 age.

LIVE ISHA

Watching a livestream of the empty Holy Mosque during Isha prayer on YouTube.

SHEIKH JACKSON

A still taken while watching Sheikh Jackson on Netflix, the film tells the story of An Islamic Sheikh who’s Iman is tested after the unexpected death of Michael Jackson.

IQURAN

Latifa downloaded a Qur’an app to recite while in the car.

DIGITAL SEBHA

“My mother told me about this new app that has a digital sb7a to count your daily recitations” Latifa.

TARAWEEH SMS

A text message from Manarat Al Haramanin about how to watch taraweeh prayers inside both holy mosques.

Know more about Latifa Bint Saad work on her website www.latifabintsaad.com and instagram account @thelatifabintsaad

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