From exploring Ramadan bazaars to sampling an assortment of food, these students find the season both unique and meaningful. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) student Mashfiq Mahmud, who is from Bangladesh, said he misses spending time with his family, but his experience in Malaysia is rewarding and, in many ways, quite familiar. “In Malaysia, mosques give free food every Ramadan, unlike in Bangladesh. He also finds the Ramadan bazaars equally fascinating. You will know Ramadan has arrived just by looking at the streets and shops, as they are filled with lights.”

Source: The Star February 23, 2026 01:01 UTC