But at Masjid India Johor Baru here, these dishes are served daily for free throughout the fasting month. Five cooks at the mosque in Jalan Duke churn out fresh pots of the rice-based dishes for about 600 people. “Spices from India are blended with local ingredients for an authentic taste,” he said at the 75-year-old mosque. He said in the past, Ramadan spread at the mosque used to serve about 200 people daily, adding that the number grew significantly after the easing of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The mosque also distributes about 800 packs of bubur lambuk, cooked fresh daily.

Source: The Star March 05, 2026 02:19 UTC