TAKING a break from visiting relatives and friends over the Hari Raya holidays, I took some time to read while having coffee at a cafe. I was deprived of this favourite activity of mine over the fasting month, as most outlets ban Muslims from eating and drinking at their premises during the day throughout Ramadan.
Even though Muslims who are menstruating, breastfeeding, pregnant, or are on medication for any illnesses are exempted from fasting for health reasons, the public’s reaction to any Muslim eating in public during Ramadan can only be said to be overdramatic.
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