Faryal Makhdoom looks radiant in traditional dress as she reveals she is finding Ramadan ‘chill’


She is currently in self-isolation with her husband Amir Khan amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

And Faryal Makhdoom told how she is finding Ramadan ‘super chill’ this year because there is little else going on during quarantine.

Sharing a stunning snap on Instagram, the social media star, 28, wrote: ‘How are you guys finding Ramadan this year? I’m finding it super chill.

At home: Faryal Makhdoom, 28, has told how she is finding Ramadan ‘super chill’ this year as there is little else going on during the ongoing coronavirus lockdown

‘Especially during this time while nothing else is going on— we can focus on praying, fasting and being closer to Allah.’

Faryal looked radiant as ever as she uploaded a photo of herself posing in her hallway in a pink Salwar Kameez suit with a multi-coloured print. 

The YouTuber wore a light pallet of makeup and also carried a matching handbag and sported a pair of stud earrings.

Striking a pose, the mother-of-three completed her look by styling her raven locks into a ponytail.  

Struggling: Faryal recently admitted she is suffering with postnatal depression whilst she is stuck inside amid the coronavirus lockdown

Struggling: Faryal recently admitted she is suffering with postnatal depression whilst she is stuck inside amid the coronavirus lockdown

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community.

The post comes after Faryal recently admitted she has been suffering with postnatal depression. 

The star welcomed son Muhammad with husband Amir, 33, nine weeks ago, shortly before the UK went into lockdown.

Now with the government stating that everyone stay home, Faryal confessed she is struggling not being able to go outside as a family and socialise. 

Faryal is also mother to Lamaisah, five, and Alayna, 23 months, with the family isolating at their home in Bolton, Manchester.

Speaking to Metro, Faryal revealed that she also suffered postnatal depression after the birth of her first child, and although it didn’t feel ‘as bad’ this time, there is the added pressure of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Cute: The social media star welcomed son Muhammad with husband Amir, 33, nine weeks ago, shortly before the UK went into lockdown

Cute: The social media star welcomed son Muhammad with husband Amir, 33, nine weeks ago, shortly before the UK went into lockdown

She mused: ‘Having a newborn baby and then knowing what’s going on in the world, all these deaths are happening, everyone struggling and people getting laid off of jobs, it was really taking a toll on me, you know?

‘I was getting really, really upset. But I just try to keep myself busy doing other things, reading books and finding time out, praying and meditating. And I try to make it go a positive way. 

‘It was a bit tough when I first found out we’re going to be on a lockdown and we won’t be able to do much. It was a bit hard coping with that, but I’m getting used to it.’ 

Earlier this month, Amir claimed the secret to his six-year marriage to Faryal is having a separate house.

The boxer revealed he resides in a two-bedroom ‘lad pad’ attached to their main home in Bolton from time to time. 

The former welterweight champion stressed the importance of ‘having your own space’ in a relationship as he juggles his successful sporting career with fatherhood. 

Sweet: Faryal is also mother to Lamaisah, five, Alayna, 23 months, with the family isolating at their home in Bolton, Manchester

Sweet: Faryal is also mother to Lamaisah, five, Alayna, 23 months, with the family isolating at their home in Bolton, Manchester

Pressure: Faryal revealed that she also suffered postnatal depression after the birth of her first child, and although it didn't feel 'as bad' this time, there is the added pressure of the pandemic

Pressure: Faryal revealed that she also suffered postnatal depression after the birth of her first child, and although it didn’t feel ‘as bad’ this time, there is the added pressure of the pandemic

The couple announced they were divorcing in September 2017 following cheating allegations on his part, but shocked fans when they reconciled just two months later.

‘When you don’t have kids, you think young and act young’, the make-up enthusiast explained in OK! magazine. 

‘But with kids, you do grow up and I think it does definitely make you stronger. Sometimes when you can’t stand each other, you have to think that you have children.’

Cute couple: Earlier this month, Amir claimed the secret to his six-year marriage to Faryal is having a separate house

Cute couple: Earlier this month, Amir claimed the secret to his six-year marriage to Faryal is having a separate house

Amir said taking brief breaks from his partner has made their marriage ‘stronger’, declaring: ‘I swear it’s the best thing ever.

‘I do think having a separate house has also made our relationship stronger, because you’re not in each other’s face all the time. 

‘I still need my own space sometimes, to have my friends over and have a little chill. And Faryal can do the same.’ 

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WHAT IS POSTNATAL DEPRESSION?

Postnatal depression is a form of the mental-health condition that affects more than one in 10 women in the UK and US within a year of giving birth.

As many men can be affected as women, research suggests.  

Many parents feel down, teary and anxious within the first two weeks of having a child, which is often called the ‘baby blues’.

But if symptoms start later or last longer, they may be suffering from postnatal depression.

Postnatal depression is just as serious as others form of the mental-health disorder. 

Symptoms include:

  • Persistent sadness
  • Lack of enjoyment or interest in the wider world
  • Fatigue
  • Insomnia
  • Struggling to bond with your baby
  • Withdrawing from others
  • Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
  • Frightening thoughts, such as hurting your baby

Sufferers should not wait for their symptoms to just go away.

Instead they should recognise that it is not their fault they are depressed and it does not make them a bad parent.

If you or your partner may be suffering, talk to your GP or health visitor.

Treatments can include self-help, such as talking to loved ones, resting when you can and making time to do things you enjoy. Therapy may also be prescribed. 

In severe cases where other options have not helped, antidepressants may be recommended. Doctors will prescribe ones that are safe to take while breastfeeding.

Postnatal depression’s cause is unclear, however, it is more common in those with a history of mental-health problems. 

Lack of support from loved ones, a poor relationship with the partner and a life-changing event, such as bereavement, can also raise the risk. 

Source: NHS