Bangkok’s Muslim enclaves: A cultural mosaic amid Buddhist temples
SATURDAY, APRIL 06, 2024
In this big Buddhist city boasting 450 temples, there are also 194 mosques and some 600,000 Muslims living in communities in different nooks and crannies. And one of them is the Phetchaburi Soi 7 community with the 150-year-old Darul Aman Mosque at the centre of it.
Malaysian volunteers collect food for needy to combat Ramadan food waste
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023
A group of volunteers from Malaysia is looking to combat food waste and reduce hunger during the holy month of Ramadan by collecting leftover food from the food bazaars and giving it to the needy.
Malaysians tighten belts during Ramadan as food prices continue to rise
SATURDAY, APRIL 01, 2023
With high prices squeezing people’s purchasing power, economic experts say consumers tend to be more cautious in spending, especially when there is no corresponding rise in income.
Islam office advises Muslims to strictly abide by health rules for Ramadan activities
THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2022
The Sheikhul Islam office of Thailand advised Muslims taking part in Ramadan activities to strictly follow health guidelines to protect themselves against Covid-19.
Residents in Narathiwat’s Marue Bo Tok subdistrict participated in municipality prayers on Wednesday to mark the upcoming Ramadan month of the Islamic year 1443.
A night market in Pattani’s Muang district has moved up its closing hours in compliance with the government’s 10pm to 4am curfew to allow merchants enough time to pack up their stalls and get home in time.