High hopes for national renewal

MY last article spoke of a Ramadan of inclusion – and I thank donors to the campaign run by the Ideas Autism Centre for teaching and therapies – but the holy month is also about self-improvement and renewal. For individuals, this is often achieved through performing terawih prayers and reading the Quran, which leads to greater spiritual awareness and understanding of the faith.

Of course, not all improvement is explicitly religious in nature, with friends using Ramadan to learn in other fields and maintain a healthier lifestyle.