Sawm or fasting, is mandatory during the month of Ramadan from dawn to dusk. There are exceptions: those for whom it would be dangerous to fast (elderly, diabetics, small children, etc) are are not required to. Fast is broken after sunset with Iftar.
I'm not clear on whether fasting is mandatory for a manual laborer or a rickshaw driver. Regardless, it might be uncomfortable to be seen eating or drinking during daylight hours. On the streets, where usually there are myriad small food stalls, we now see this:
I'm not clear on whether fasting is mandatory for a manual laborer or a rickshaw driver. Regardless, it might be uncomfortable to be seen eating or drinking during daylight hours. On the streets, where usually there are myriad small food stalls, we now see this:
so interesting! Love all these glimpses into your lives there.
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