"My mother was a modern Thai Muslim woman, but when it came to the holy month, she made sure that her children knew the importance of fasting and keeping a check on one's behaviour through the month. Her mother taught how God forgives the past sins of those who observe the holy month with fasting, prayer and faithful intention. Kusuma, a mother of four daughters, has come a long way since her prankster days got her into trouble with the elders in her family during the month of fasting. "Above all, I would say this is probably the only month that brings families closer to each other than any other time. Sutee GateprasitImam at Jami-ul-islam mosqueEven since the age of 10, Imam Sutee has practised Ramadan, the holy month of fasting and prayer that has profoundly impacted his spirituality.

Source: Bangkok Post May 20, 2019 23:48 UTC