“Back home, the fasting practices vary from family to family. Liu, who is a postgraduate student pursuing education management, said the Ramadan bazaars are among the highlights of the fasting month. In Malaysia, Sana mentioned that she and her family felt welcomed as they observed fasting and fulfilled other Islamic obligations without attracting undue attention. Experiencing the accessibility of mosques here, the community gatherings, and the always-crowded bazaars has been really cool because these types of things do not really exist in Canada,” she said. Since relocating to Malaysia, Sana also described how Ramadan in the country has subtly reshaped daily rhythms.

Source: The Star February 24, 2026 06:48 UTC