For most residents in the UAE, Ramadan is a deeply personal act of faith tied to Islam. But for some, the month has become a bridge between cultures. In Dubai, one long-time expatriate has quietly observed the Ramadan fast for more than two decades—despite belonging to a different religion.
Satheesh Kumar, a Hindu resident who has lived in Dubai since 2002, has been fasting during the holy month of Ramadan for the past 23 years. What began as a gesture of respect for the people around him gradually turned into a personal tradition that he continues to follow every year.
