AhlulBayt News Agency: Iraq’s interior minister said publicly breaking fast in the days of the holy month of Ramadan is strictly prohibited.
Abdul Amir al-Shamari made the remark in a statement a few days before the start of Ramadan, saying that even non-Iraqi citizens and non-Muslims residing in Iraq are not allowed to do it.
Such a behavior (eating or drinking in public during Ramadan) hurts the feelings and emotions of those observing the fast, and it is in conflict with the essence of this blessed month, he stated.
All restaurants, cafes, hotel social clubs, and shops are required to remain closed during Ramadan, except for those restaurants that have obtained permission from the relevant authorities to operate until dawn during this period, he added.
Ramadan is an opportunity to draw closer to the Almighty God, strengthen social and family bonds, reassess life priorities, and reinforce values such as sacrifice and forgiveness, al-Shamari said.
Everyone is urged to respect the sanctity of the holy month, seize the opportunity it offers, appreciate the value of fasting and uphold its dignity in accordance with religious laws and regulations, he went on to say.
The Iraqi minister of interior concluded by urging all offices and companies to notify their employees of this statement and warned against any violations.
Ramadan is the ninth and most sacred month of the Islamic calendar, in which Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, refraining from eating, drinking, and smoking.
They also devote more time to prayer, charity and good deeds, seeking to strengthen their faith and purify their souls.
One of the practices of Ramadan is to recite and study the Quran with some Muslims completing the reading of the entire Quran during the month.
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