Ramadan is one of the five requirements (or pillars) of Islam. During each of its 30 days, Muslims are obligated to fast from dawn until sunset. During this time they are supposed to abstain from food, drinking liquids, smoking, and sexual relations.
Across the Muslim world, women typically spend the afternoons preparing a big meal. At sunset, families often gather to break the fast. Traditionally the families break the fast with a drink of water, then three dried date fruits, and a multi-course meal. But, many Rohingya may not have access to the provisions they need to properly commemorate Ramadan.
Please pray for the many Rohingya who have experienced significant hardships in the past, present, and see little hope for the future.
Though many have stopped fasting in recent years, and are turned off by the hypocrisy, the rudeness that is pervasive through the month, and the sense that God has abandoned them, others have become more serious about religion during this time. Many attend the evening prayer services and do the other ritual prayers. Some even read the entire Quran (about a tenth the length of the Bible). This sincere seeking makes it a strategic time for us to pray for them. Thank you!
