This is a month for all Muslims to multiply their deeds of worship
Updated 4 years ago · Published on 04 Apr 2022 10:00AM
Sighting the crescent moon has become a practice to determine the beginning of Ramadan. – ABD RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, April 4, 2022
by The Vibes Visuals Team
KUALA LUMPUR – Yesterday, Malaysians joined many Muslims around the world to mark the start of Ramadan, as they begin a month-long fasting period before celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
From sunrise to sunset, Muslims will fast, not just to experience hunger and thirst, but to reflect on their deeds and worship.
In the evenings, Muslims will be in mosques to perform their obligatory prayers and the optional tarawih prayers that are especially marked for Ramadan.
Aside from worship, the fasting month also sees many “pasar Ramadan” or Ramadan bazaars, now popularly called “param”. It also means the majority of hotels will be offering a slew of buffets, some even priced up to RM300 per person.
In any case, with the travel flexibility given by the government this year, Muslims can take comfort in fasting and praying without worrying about strict health standard operating procedures.
The Vibes’ shutterbugs SAIRIEN NAFIS, ABD RAZAK LATIF, and SYEDA IMRAN were on the ground to capture Ramadan activities around the capital recently. – The Vibes, April 4, 2022
With technologies to sight the crescent moon combined with old astronomy calculations, Muslims nowadays can predict the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. – ABD RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, April 4, 2022 Ramadan begins with the sighting of the crescent moon, which usually appears one night after the new moon. – ABD RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, April 4, 2022Many Muslims will take advantage of the relaxation of standard operating procedures to perform their religious duties during the month of Ramadan. – ABD RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, April 4, 2022The opportunity to perform tarawih prayers is only available during the holy month of Ramadan. – ABD RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, April 4, 2022Muslims can now conduct full prayers after two years of being unable to properly do so due to physical distancing restrictions. – ABD RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, April 4, 2022Reading the Quran during tarawih prayers allows Muslims to understand the meaning of the recitation. – ABD RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, April 4, 2022Both men and women will gather at mosques and surau for tarawih prayers during the month of Ramadan. – ABD RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, April 4, 2022Iftar buffets are not only for Muslims who are fasting, but for all Malaysians of various races. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 4, 2022The arrival of Ramadan means that most hotels will also offer iftar buffets. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 4, 2022A variety of food delicacies will be sold throughout the country during the month of Ramadan. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, April 4, 2022During the month of Ramadan, Ramadan bazaars will be the focus of all Malaysians buying food to break fast. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, April 4, 2022Some people have to control their appetites and the urge to overspend when buying food at Ramadan bazaars. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, April 4, 2022Breaking fast outside in large numbers has become a trend during the month of Ramadan. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, April 4, 2022
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![[PHOTOS] The beginning of the holy Ramadan-thon](https://media.thevibes.com/images/uploads/covers/2022/April_2022/_large/01042022_-_Cerap_Anak_Bulan_-_ABDUL_RAZAK_LATIF_10.JPG)
