Contradictheory: The Ramadan paradox

Stall at a Ramadan bazaar last year. Despite the grumbling every year over higher prices, people actually enjoy Ramadan. — Filepic/The Star

Ramadan is a time of great spiritual significance, a month of joy, reflection, and piety. And by the time the first weekend rolls around, a particular kind of complaint.

While there is much to be grateful for, one thing most Malaysians agree on, whatever their race and religion, is that the price of the food sold at Ramadan bazaars is really high.