Nazrudin Habibur Rahman and Sheahnee Iman Lee breaking fast with their children Zakry, Zayd (centre) and Zara during the fasting month. Photo: The Star/ Ibrahim Mohtar
This Ramadan, seven-year-old Zara Aaliyah Nazrudin is taking a big step in her spiritual journey. For the first time, she is participating in her full fast, from dawn to dusk. Zara has looked forward to fasting during the holy month as it is an important rite of passage for her.
“Daddy wakes me up at 5am for sahur. During fasting month, I sleep by 8.30pm so I can wake up in time for sahur. Sahur is fun because I get to eat some of my favourite breakfast treats like smoothies, fruits and pastries. I feel like an adult as I get to eat with my parents,” says Zara, the eldest of three siblings.
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