DHAHRAN: Some people in Saudi Arabia are choosing Ramadan to reorganize and declutter their homes and lives, moving away from consumption to helping those less fortunate.

Beyond meal prep and last-minute errands, the holy month is inspiring a different kind of ritual this year, one rooted in giving back.

“This is the first time in my life I’m entering Ramadan with the intention of doing less and gaining more,” Jeddah-based Jawaher Alfaiz, founder of Mind Spa, a communications and confidence-consulting boutique, told Arab News recently.

A Jeddawi night owl, Alfaiz has recently become an early bird, the opposite of how she lived previously. This change aligns with her renewed focus on well-being.

“The new early mornings means I have the time and energy to take charge of my day,” she said.