Assalam-o-Alaikum dear sisters. The second Ashra of Ramadan Mubarak has begun, and with it, the second half of this blessed month. Only about 18-20 days of Ramadan remain, and Eid is also approaching. Today I want to share with you how to plan your grocery shopping, save money, and manage your budget in a way that your Eid expenses also become easy – especially for middle-class families.

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1. Start with a Budget – Know Your Income

The most important thing to manage your monthly expenses is to create a budget. Before anything else, look at your monthly income. According to that, create a budget that includes:

When you set aside money for grocery, first check what items you already have at home. Ramadan is a month of such blessings and mercy that Allah sends more provisions than we can imagine. So before making your grocery list:


2. Make a List Before You Go Shopping

This is a golden rule. Never go to the market without a list. When you make a list:

Important tip: Never take children with you when doing grocery shopping. They get excited, they ask for things, and even when you don’t want to, you end up buying extra items. Ramadan is already tiring with fasting – don’t add extra stress. Go alone or when children are not with you.


3. Choose the Right Market – Wholesale is Best

I always prefer wholesale markets (mandi) for grocery shopping. There you get:

If you compare supermarket prices with wholesale market prices, the difference is significant. Especially for vegetables, fruits, and dry goods, wholesale markets offer much better rates.


4. Plan for the Full Month – Including Eid

When you make your grocery list, don’t just plan for the remaining days of Ramadan. Plan for Eid too! Because Eid is coming in this month itself. Here’s why:

So when you go for grocery shopping now (during the normal days of Ramadan), add the following to your list:

When you buy these things now, you save money. When Eid comes close, prices become uncontrollable and items become limited.


5. Freeze and Store – Save Time and Money

One of the best ways to save money is to buy seasonal vegetables in bulk and freeze them. For example:

Peas (Matar):

Coriander (Dhania):

When you prepare these in advance:


6. Portion Your Meat – Freeze in Batches

Meat and chicken are used frequently in Ramadan – for iftar snacks, for sehri, for dinner. Instead of buying small quantities repeatedly:

For boneless chicken, make separate portions. When you need it, just take out one packet. You save:


7. Keep Your Iftar Menu Simple

In the beginning of Ramadan, we feel like our iftar table must have everything – pakoras, samosas, chana chaat, dahi bara, fruit chaat, and more. But as the days pass:

So simplify your menu. When you keep things simple:

You don’t need 10 different dishes. Two or three simple, good-quality dishes are enough for a blessed iftar.


8. Do Your Eid Shopping Early

I did my Eid shopping before Ramadan started. Why?

What to do:

  1. Make a budget for Eid
  2. Set aside money after accounting for bills and essential grocery
  3. Shop for clothes, gifts, and special food items early
  4. Avoid last-minute rush and high prices

When you do this, your Ramadan passes peacefully and your Eid is also full of joy.


9. Save Time with Meal Prep

One of the smartest things you can do is meal prep. For example:

Chicken Bread (Pizza Dough Recipe):

Baking options:

When you prepare in advance:


10. Summary – Your Action Plan

StepAction
1Know your monthly income
2Check existing grocery at home
3Make a list – including Eid items
4Go to wholesale market
5Buy seasonal vegetables in bulk
6Freeze peas, coriander, etc.
7Portion and freeze meat/chicken
8Do Eid shopping early
9Simplify iftar menu
10Meal prep in advance

Final Reminder

Dear sisters, Ramadan is a month of Allah’s mercy and blessings. The expenses we manage, the money we save, should not just stay in our pockets. Use the savings to:

When you plan well, your Ramadan passes peacefully. When you save money, you have more to give. And when you give, Allah gives you back even more.

May Allah accept our fasts, our prayers, and our efforts. May He put barakah in our homes and our budgets. May our Ramadan be full of blessings and our Eid full of joy. Ameen.


Share this with your family and friends – together we can make this Ramadan a month of smart planning and abundant blessings.

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