7 must-have Ramazan apps

Discover the seven steps to an easy Ramazan

KARACHI: Let’s be honest, it’s not easy to fast; one has to juggle work, get chores done, pray on time, get food ready for Iftar, try to be healthy, etc. But what if we told you that the solution to all of this is right in your phone -- a push notification for iftar or a set of digital beads with which to count prayers?

These seven apps for iOS and android will not only make life easier for you but also help you up your spiritual game for the holy month. From Ramazan recipes to Sawaab counter, this list has it all.

But first, a Ramazan selfie!

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1. Qibla Compass

Not at home? Uncertain about the Qibla? Let this prayer timer and compass help you locate the Qibla and send you push notifications before each prayer.

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2. iQuran

Optimised for retina displays and a total of 38 languages, iQuran becomes the most preferred app among Muslims. You can also share a verse via SMS, email, Twitter and Facebook by tapping on it.

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3. InstaDeen

Love sharing photos with quotes and hashtags? This Ramazan do it with Quranic verses, ahadith and supplications embossed on your pictures.

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4. Ramadan Recipes

Need to lose weight for a wedding? Can't help eat fatty food for iftar? This app features a selection of popular and healthy Ramadan dishes, including pre-dawn meals, dinners, meat and fish, side dishes, and desserts.

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5. Azaan Pro

Based on your location, Azaan brings you the most accurate prayer times with customisable wallpapers, a digital Quran, a compass to find the Qibla, Tasbeeh and an Islamic Calendar.

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With a rating of 4.5 Azaan has become one of the most popular Islamic apps in a short period of time.

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6. Habitizer   

Living in denial of an unhealthy and lazy life is so much easier isn't it? But Habitizer helps you confront your bad habits and work on them one at a time. Trust us, watching your bad habits turn into good ones is a great feeling.

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7. Zabihah 

For all those foodies out there, this app geo-locates your closest restaurants, markets and mosques. It also allows you to write reviews, view restaurant timings, prices and availability of tables.

According to it’s website, the app features 75,000 user reviews of over 20,000 restaurants all over the world.

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