The Muslim holy month of Ramadan has commenced in various parts of Asia and the Middle East. In Asia, countries such as Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh started observing Ramadan on Tuesday after failing to sight the crescent moon the previous night. Meanwhile, Middle Eastern nations like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates began fasting a day earlier.
During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, and engaging in sexual activities from sunrise to sunset. The fasting is a spiritual practice aimed at fostering closeness to God and empathy for the less fortunate. Muslims are encouraged to engage in prayer, contemplation, and refrain from negative behaviors such as gossiping or arguing.
