[ Foreign students furthering their tertiary education here have praised the Ramadan culture in Malaysia. Although some things are done differently in their homeland, the Multimedia University (MMU) students described observing the Muslim holy month here as filled with warmth, joy and a strong sense of togetherness with the local community. Far from their home, … Read more
[ KUALA LUMPUR: Prioritise religious worship and morals during the holy month of Ramadan, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. “This advice is for everyone. Don’t slander during this Ramadan period. Focus on worship because these last 10 days are the most important for Muslims,” she said during a breaking-of-fast ceremony with members of the media … Read more
[ CHENNAI : Samco With the theme, ‘fasting by day, feasting by night,’ Samco outlets across the city bring the best of Iftar delights. Ibrahim Siraj, one of the owners of the hotel says, “This year’s Iftar box contains water, juice, dates, cut fruits, mandi, shawarma, parotta, chicken gravy, mutton samosa, haleem, BBQ chicken, gulab … Read more
[ HYDERABAD : Ramzan has now become synonymous with haleem as people enjoy and relish this food—rich in nourishment and exquisite in taste—providing a distinct experience for those fasting. Pista House has been quite popular for its haleem, a go-to place for t food lovers during this month. However, preparing this dish is a 12-hour-long … Read more
[ It is currently the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world are practising a period of fasting and religious devotion. But soon the dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan will draw to a close, and then it’s time for Eid al-Fitr. This roughly translates as “festival of breaking the … Read more
[ PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry’s directive to keep school canteens open during Ramadan has been lauded by social media users. The issue, however, sparked discussions on The Star’s social media accounts, as many felt it should not have been an issue in the first place. “Why is it the same question and topic every … Read more
[ KUALA LUMPUR: Students should be able to eat in the comfort of school canteens and not in inappropriate areas like storerooms, says Fadhlina Sidek. “I do not want to have the optics of non-Muslim students having to eat their meals in storerooms or inappropriate areas when all schools have canteens,” said the Education Minister, … Read more
[ The UK should be ready to send warzone-trained medics to Gaza if a ceasefire is declared to avoid a “humanitarian disaster”, the chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee has said. Describing the desperate conditions of thousands living under Israeli bombardment, Conservative MP Alicia Kearns said Gazans were “resorting to eating animal feed, drinking puddle … Read more
[ Doha: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) announced the operating hours of its branches during the Holy Month of Ramadan, ensuring accessibility to banking services for customers throughout the month. QIB’s mall branches located at Al Gharafa (Q. Mall), Doha Festival City, Mall of Qatar, Tawar Mall, Place Vendôme Mall, City Centre, and Dar Al Salam … Read more
[ KUALA LANGAT: School canteens will operate throughout the month of Ramadan from Tuesday (March 12) for the benefit of non-Muslim students, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. “Canteens must remain in operation,” she said after visiting SK Saujana Putra here on Monday (March 11). ALSO READ: Fasting month to begin tomorrow Fadhlina said there needed … Read more
