Ramadan – a month of self reflection

ALL Malaysians, regardless of ethnicity or religious beliefs, know well the importance of the month of Ramadan. Because we live side by side, our cultural and religious practices are familiar to one another. Two simple observations come to mind in relation to Ramadan – that Muslims will fast and some res­taurants will be closed during the day.

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic (lunar) calendar. The month is significant to Muslims because it was during Ramadan that the Quran was descended upon and revealed to Prophet Muhamm­ad. Ramadan is also when Muslims are obliged to fast.