One fifth of the human population of this planet are currently celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. I have celebrated Ramadan in different countries.
In Morocco, the government officially changes the working schedule, the people change their eating habits; most people fast but all enjoy delicious dinner feasts.
In Spain, Spaniards would recognize Ramadan, and frequently criticize the fasting as a backward practice. Then, they would start discussing the history of Spain starting from 1492.
In US, Americans would politely congratulate the Muslims for this month, and then ask if this is related to the holy war, Jihad.
In Kurdistan Iraq, last year the Kurdish Government allowed opening restaurants during day time on Ramadan, but requested to cover the windows. Christians, Yazidis and some Muslims can eat confortably now.
In Beijing, it is a different story. Most people do not know what is Ramadan. As most Chinese dont believe in God, the first question raised is not:
- Why do you fast?
- You can't even drink?
It is after all:
- Why do you need a religion?
In Morocco, the government officially changes the working schedule, the people change their eating habits; most people fast but all enjoy delicious dinner feasts.
In Spain, Spaniards would recognize Ramadan, and frequently criticize the fasting as a backward practice. Then, they would start discussing the history of Spain starting from 1492.
In US, Americans would politely congratulate the Muslims for this month, and then ask if this is related to the holy war, Jihad.
In Kurdistan Iraq, last year the Kurdish Government allowed opening restaurants during day time on Ramadan, but requested to cover the windows. Christians, Yazidis and some Muslims can eat confortably now.
In Beijing, it is a different story. Most people do not know what is Ramadan. As most Chinese dont believe in God, the first question raised is not:
- Why do you fast?
- You can't even drink?
It is after all:
- Why do you need a religion?
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