Never too young to fast

First full fast: Siti Noor Rafiqha and Luth reacting after marking Luth’s first successful day of fasting, at their house in Puchong. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: For many Muslim parents, getting their children to start fasting during Ramadan is not only about educating them on respecting one of the pillars of Islam, but also bonding together.

Muslim children under the age of puberty are not obliged to fast during Ramadan, but many of them are eager to start fasting.