In a month when values are prioritized over details and noise is silenced in favor of meaning, Al Nasr Club Vice President Khaled Alwalid Almalik opens a quiet window on the human and sporting experience during Ramadan. The conversation is guided not by status but by memories, not by titles but by values formed since childhood, where the discipline engendered by sport meets the serenity of the holy month, where family remains the center of the circle, and where victory is constant love.
I will wait while praying
• What does it mean that Ramadan is back?
•• Ramadan is a once-a-year opportunity to return to inner stillness, take an honest look at ourselves, and sort out our souls before settling on the details.
• Will my daily schedule change during Ramadan?
•• The rhythm changes, not the content. Less noise and more time spent meditating with family.
• What habits do you keep at the beginning of the month?
•• Start with simplicity. Bless your family and plan your day around prayer, not time.
• When do you feel happiest during Ramadan?
•• 1 hour before sunset. When everything calms down and prayer and waiting are combined.
excitement and fatigue
• Why does Ramadan only feature in Falahi cuisine?
•• Because the food you eat during Ramadan is not only about taste, but also about memories. It’s more of a social ritual than a necessity.
• What food must be on the table during Ramadan?
•• Local food has the character of home and memories, as it connects Ramadan with the place.
• Who would you invite to have breakfast or suhoor with you?
•• Family comes first. Their presence is the true meaning of the table.
• When did you start fasting? What was your first day like?
•• I started fasting at the age of six. The first day was a mixture of enthusiasm and exhaustion, but I learned early on the meaning of dedication.
• What is your parents’ position on your early fasting?
•• They were supportive, silently watching, carefully leaving my decisions to me, and not forcing me to continue even when I was getting too tired.
・What did the family use magic for at that time?
•• About simplicity. Dates, bread, tea…something that is sufficient for the body and gives peace to the mind.
A balanced Ramadan day
• What is the daily Ramadan program?
•• It begins at dawn and ends with a quiet day of work, time with family and a light suhoor to restore balance to the day.
• Do you watch radio or TV programs?
•• I may switch between several podcasts depending on my mood and topic.
• As an athlete, what has sport taken away from you and what has it given you?
•• It took my effort and fatigue, gave me discipline, and most importantly, the love of Al Nasr’s loyal fans.
• Are you interested in sports?
•• Victory…the abiding love of childhood.
Memories, Friends and Life
• Why do we feel nostalgic for the early days?
•• Because it was a time when nothing was expected of me other than being myself.
• Where did you go to elementary school?
•• In Riyadh.
• Who are the remaining colleagues at that stage?
•• Most of them are still fresh in my memory, and some of them I remember for the rest of my life.
• Why does the number of friends decrease with age?
•• Because life selects and keeps the honest few.
Wisdom, wishes and colors
• What is your favorite wisdom and favorite color?
•• Life requires caution…and I love yellow.
• What desire is closest to your heart?
•• Many wishes have come true, but the most important one remains. May God protect my father and mother’s health.
• What’s new about Ramadan this year?
•• Nothing is more important than following your family. Because that’s the real benefit.
In a month when values are prioritized over details and noise is silenced in favor of meaning, Khalid Al Waleed Al Malik, Vice-President of Al Nasr Club, opens a quiet window on the human and sporting experience during Ramadan. Conversations are guided not by titles but by memories, not by headlines but by values formed from childhood. There, the discipline created by sport meets the tranquility of the holy month, family remains the center of the circle, and victory is the abiding passion.
prayer and waiting
• What does it mean that Ramadan is back?
•• Ramadan is a once-a-year opportunity to return to inner stillness, take an honest look at ourselves, and prepare our souls before we take care of the details.
• Will my daily schedule change during Ramadan?
•• The essence does not change, the rhythm changes. Less noise and more time for family and reflection.
• What habits do you keep in mind at the beginning of the month?
•• Start with simplicity. Greet your family and structure your day around prayer, not time.
• During Ramadan, at what time do you feel happiest?
•• 1 hour before Maghrib. When everything calms down and prayer and waiting are combined.
enthusiasm and fatigue
• Why do we associate Ramadan with special food?
•• Food during Ramadan is more than just a taste, it is a memory. It’s more of a social ritual than a necessity.
• What kind of dishes do you make sure to have on your table during Ramadan?
•• Local cuisine that conveys the essence of home and memory, connecting Ramadan and the place.
• Who will you invite to break the fast or spend time with Suhoor?
•• Family comes first. Their presence is the true meaning of the table.
• When did you start fasting? How was your first day?
•• I started fasting at the age of six. The first day was a mixture of enthusiasm and exhaustion, but I learned early on the meaning of dedication.
• What was your parents’ stance on fasting in your early years?
•• They were supportive, silent, and allowed me to make decisions carefully. They also didn’t force me to keep going even if I felt too tired.
• What did your family feel about Suhoor at that time?
•• Simplicity. Dates, bread, tea… Satisfying your body and relaxing your mind.
A balanced Ramadan day
• What does your daily Ramadan program look like?
•• It begins at dawn, gently moves through work, and ends with family time and a light suhoor to restore balance to the day.
• Do you listen to radio or television programs?
•• I may switch between several podcasts depending on my mood and topic.
• As an athlete, what has sport taken from you and what has it given you?
•• It gave me effort, fatigue and discipline. And most importantly, the love of Al Nasr’s loyal fans.
• Are you involved in any sports activities?
•• Al Nasr…a passion that has remained unchanged since childhood.
Memories, Friends and Life
• Why do we feel nostalgic for the early days?
•• Because it was a time when we were not asked to be anything other than ourselves.
• Where did you go to elementary school?
•• In Riyadh.
• Who remains among your classmates from that stage?
•• Most of them are still in my memory and some remain in my life.
• Why do the number of friends decrease as we get older?
•• Because life makes choices and leaves only those who are honest.
Wisdom, wishes and colors
• What is your favorite wisdom and favorite color?
•• Life needs to be taken slowly…and I love yellow.
• What desire is closest to your heart?
•• Many wishes have come true, but the most important one remains. May God grant my parents good health.
• What’s new for you this Ramadan?
•• Nothing new is more important than follow-ups with families. Because that’s the real benefit.
