Malaysia, a diverse and once-liberal country, has stepped up moral policing during the fasting days of Ramzan. From Iran and Pakistan to Jordan, how countries enforce Ramzan fasting in public shows the changing face of the Muslim world.
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Justice UAE, Religious Authorities and Moon Sighting Committees in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and other Arab states in separate appeals issued Thursday called upon the local residents to sight the crescent, new moon, of the month of Shawwal 1445 AH today i.e. Monday 29th of Ramadan 1445 AH corresponding to April 08, 2024.