The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) on Monday called on non-Muslims to be sensitive towards Muslims who are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos on Monday called on non-Muslims to be sensitive towards Muslims who are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.In a public briefing, NCMF National Capital Region Cultural Affairs Chief Esmael Abdul said that it was “challenging” for Muslims to abstain from food and drink when they see other people enjoying these essentials near them.“Big challenge sa amin na kapag nakikita namin kayong kumakain.
Talagang big challenge sa amin lalo na kung masarap ‘yung pagkain,” Abdul said.The month-long observance of Ramadan is set to start on Tuesday, March 12, as the moon was not sighted on Sunday night, the Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta’ announced.Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which believers of the Islamic faith observe fasting, as Muslims reflect, pray, and fast for spiritual discipline and strengthened faith.“Napakahalaga ng buwan ng Ramadan.
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