It is also a time of preparation and penance leading up to Easter, while similarly, Ramadan is a time of heightened spirituality and purification leading up to the appearance of the Syawal moon and the celebration of Hari Raya Aidil Fitri or Eid as it is known in the Muslim world.
Regardless of these differences, both seasons provide opportunities for Muslims and Christians to deepen their spiritual connection with God and grow closer to their faith.
Regrettably, ugly narratives are flying across the nation over the desecration of the Hindu acclamation “vel vel” by three staff members of Era FM during these auspicious seasons. As I share my thoughts here, let us retreat into our own inner wellsprings while the authorities deal with the issue.
We are aware anything that revolves around the 3Rs (race, religion, and royalty) is a tinderbox that could spark an ugly flashpoint within our very fragile multicultural social fibre.
Pointedly, I say, we must...