Shanghai dad turns chef


Challenging Ramadan: Syed Mohamad Fairus (centre) breaking fast with his sons Syed Hazeeq Farhan (left) and Syed Hazeem Farhan at their home in Shanghai. The financial hub of China has been placed under a lockdown since March 28.

BEIJING: Syed Mohamad Fairus Shaik Ismail picked up his cooking pans and pots again after 22 years, all for his two children.

The last time he prepared a meal was during his university days. Back then, his “menu” was limited to fried eggs and omelettes.

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