Debate grows over proposal to shorten fasting hours during Ramadan

In Ramadan, more and more and younger students eat and drink nothing. Fasting is part of religious pop culture. Group pressure increases. Often cheered by hip Islamic influencers.

Debate grows over proposal to shorten fasting hours during Ramadan

The Saudi crown prince plans to discuss reducing the hours of fasting for Muslims during Ramadan. However, the Kurdistan Regional Government Fatwa Committee says it is not right to follow political decisions on fasting. On the other hand, the former director of the Ministry of Religious Affairs told VOA that if Saudi Arabia makes such a decision, others should consider following it, because Saudi Arabia is still seen as the center of important r…