Bangladesh, May 20 -- Ramadan symbolises endurance and reassertion of faith. It reminds us that the most important thing in life is to be able to withstand pain and hunger and help others in their time of need.
Ramadan has become the symbol of humility punctuated by joyous family gatherings. It is also a month of bonding whereby, despite differences in social stature or the colour of our skin or our geographical origin, we bond together through the universal medium of fasting and prayer.
It is in this environment that nearly 2.0 billion Muslims enter Ramadan to re-connect with God. This heightened spiritual awareness brings communities and congregations together across the globe.
Unfortunately, over the last few years there has been the ...