![Ramadan will be difficult for those in Gaza or other war zones - what does fasting mean for those who might be already starving? Ramadan will be difficult for those in Gaza or other war zones - what does fasting mean for those who might be already starving?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709719938_Palestinianchildren.jpg)
Ramadan will be difficult for those in Gaza or other war zones - what does fasting mean for those who might be already starving?
According to humanitarian organizations, the proportion of people in Gaza deprived of food exceeds any other place in the world.
Sun Mar 17 2024
![King, Queen wish happy fasting to all Muslims King, Queen wish happy fasting to all Muslims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710215355_TBSultanIbrahim.jpg)
King, Queen wish happy fasting to all Muslims
His Majesty called on Muslims to seize the opportunity to improve worship and strengthen the brotherhood among fellow believers.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![Malaysian volunteers collect food for needy to tackle Ramadan waste Malaysian volunteers collect food for needy to tackle Ramadan waste](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681972401_TBBAZAAR.jpg)
Malaysian volunteers collect food for needy to tackle Ramadan waste
In the first three weeks of the fasting month, GEMA collected 20 tonnes of leftover food from Ramadan bazaars for the low-income households.
Thu Apr 20 2023
![Deadly chaos as Pakistanis scramble for scarce donations Deadly chaos as Pakistanis scramble for scarce donations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61680681952_footwear.jpg)
Deadly chaos as Pakistanis scramble for scarce donations
16 people have been killed in chaos at charity distributions, shocking Pakistan, especially during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan.
Wed Apr 05 2023
![Muslims in Malaysia to begin fasting tomorrow Muslims in Malaysia to begin fasting tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51679489125_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Muslims in Malaysia to begin fasting tomorrow
The announcement was made following the ritual sighting of the moon conducted tonight.
Wed Mar 22 2023
![Can intermittent fasting have an effect on hormones? Can intermittent fasting have an effect on hormones?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51666943955_FASTING.jpg)
Can intermittent fasting have an effect on hormones?
While intermittent fasting may be effective in weight loss, it may have adverse effects on women's reproductive hormones, study reveals.
Sat Oct 29 2022
![The diet that could reduce signs of Alzheimer's The diet that could reduce signs of Alzheimer's](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71665207310_dementia.jpg)
The diet that could reduce signs of Alzheimer's
A diet that mimics intermittent fasting could help limit the proliferation of proteins in the brain leading to dementia.
Sun Oct 09 2022
![Receding ice leaves Canada's polar bears at rising risk Receding ice leaves Canada's polar bears at rising risk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61664783088_PolarBear.jpg)
Receding ice leaves Canada's polar bears at rising risk
Every year from late June when the bay ice disappears, polar bears must move onto shore to begin a period of forced fasting.
Mon Oct 03 2022
![Aidilfitri to start Monday in most Arab countries including Saudi Arabia Aidilfitri to start Monday in most Arab countries including Saudi Arabia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51651397263_TrafikIpohPlus.jpg)
Aidilfitri to start Monday in most Arab countries including Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia and most Arab countries will celebrate Aidilfitri, which marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, on Monday.
Sun May 01 2022
![57 compounds issued to Ramadan bazaar traders in Kelantan - JKNK 57 compounds issued to Ramadan bazaar traders in Kelantan - JKNK](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41650199443_DrZaini.jpg)
57 compounds issued to Ramadan bazaar traders in Kelantan - JKNK
The Kelantan Health Department (JKNK) had issued 57 compounds totalling RM6,400 against Ramadan Bazaar traders across the state in the first week of fasting (April 3 to 9).
Sun Apr 17 2022
Let's Talk: "Feed The Hungry, Not The Landfill'
Every year during the Ramadhan month, just like clockwork, the media raises the issue of food waste. But this is neither a problem unique to the fasting month nor to the Muslim community. Malaysia has a serious, year long problem with wasted food. Sharaad Kuttan speaks to Syazwan Mokhtar, General Manager, The Lost Food Project.
Sat Apr 16 2022
![Bella fed with rice mixed with vinegar, rotten fried chicken - Witness Bella fed with rice mixed with vinegar, rotten fried chicken - Witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41649836720_TBSitiBainun.jpg)
Bella fed with rice mixed with vinegar, rotten fried chicken - Witness
The Sessions Court today was told that Bella was fed rice mixed with vinegar, turmeric, salt, soy sauce, chilli and chilli flakes as well as rotten fried chicken during the fasting month.
Thu Apr 14 2022
![JAIM raids restaurant selling food to black plastic gang JAIM raids restaurant selling food to black plastic gang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51649428479_restoran.jpg)
JAIM raids restaurant selling food to black plastic gang
A restaurant in Peringgit was raided by JAIM enforcement officers after it was believed to be a spot for the black plastic gang (non-fasting Muslims) to buy food during the month of Ramadan.
Fri Apr 08 2022
![Muslims in Malaysia to begin fasting on Sunday Muslims in Malaysia to begin fasting on Sunday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51648820775_950x600.jpg)
Muslims in Malaysia to begin fasting on Sunday
Muslims in Malaysia will begin the Ramadan fast on Sunday (April 3), announced the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad.
Fri Apr 01 2022
![KPDNHEP to double price monitoring activities at Ramadan bazaars KPDNHEP to double price monitoring activities at Ramadan bazaars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61648807990_TBALEX.jpg)
KPDNHEP to double price monitoring activities at Ramadan bazaars
KPDNHEP will double its monitoring efforts on the prices of goods and food sold at Ramadan bazaars nationwide throughout the fasting month.
Fri Apr 01 2022