Photo: WORD ChristchurchThe holy month of Ramadan is coming to a close for millions of Muslims worldwide and is especially significant for those most directly affected by the Christchurch mosque terror attacks. The festival involves a month of fasting where believers do not not eat or drink anything during daylight hours. Spending an evening with the family of Christchurch mosque attack survivor Farid Ahmed during iftar - the breaking of the fast after sundown - he explained the significance of the festival. The month of Ramadan begins with the first sighting of the new Moon. Eid al fitr will take place this evening which is the Festival of Breaking the Fast marking the end of Ramadan.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 11, 2021 20:44 UTC