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fasting-month

Society 1 year ago

Free meals still in effect during Ramadan, students to bring food home

National Nutrition Agency (BGN) head Dadan Hindayana said the agency would continue the program through the fasting month “as that’s the most important and highly anticipated activity” in schools.

Society 1 year ago

PREMIUM
Month-long Ramadan holiday plan meets with lukewarm welcome

Parents have raised their concerns that a month-long school holiday could adversely impact their children’s learning.

Academia 2 years ago

PREMIUM
Building an eco-friendly Ramadan

Islam has attached much importance to protecting the environment, asking its followers not to cut trees, pollute rivers or contaminate the atmosphere.

Health 3 years ago

The real medical benefits of fasting

Medical experts show that the fasting ritual integral to the Muslim holy month of Ramadan does as many wonders for one’s body and mind as it does for spiritual wellbeing.

Society 3 years ago

Officials clarify, defend iftar ban amid public outcry

Government officials have clarified and defended a presidential ban on iftar, breaking-of-the-fast, gatherings for civil servants during the holy month of Ramadan that has sparked public outcry and fueled anti-government sentiment among Islamic groups.