Region Observes Ramadan
2016.06.06
Millions of Muslims in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand will spend the month fasting as they mark the holy month of Ramadan.
The fast is tied to the lunar calendar and marks the ninth month in the Islamic year, commemorating the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad.
Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo tweeted his hopes that fasting associated with Ramadan would “strengthen our social faith and piety.”
In Malaysia, Islamic political party PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang reminded Muslims to look to history to see the importance of the holy month.
Eid-al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan. People of all walks of life buy new clothes to celebrate, and offer special prayers in the morning. Women cook special dishes for relatives, neighbors, friends and strangers alike.
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