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    Moslem praying together during magrib after breaking from the fast. After the break, they pray Magrib together. Then come back to the table for having heavy meals, usually rice with some other dishes. by: arifsetiawan Views[779] Mohammad Hasim, a burmesse moslem, is one of hundreds among other Moslem who came to Chiang Mai, Thailand to beg for money during Ramadhan month. Because of his legs disabilities, he begs around Chiang Mai, spending some time in the morning market, mosque, school, or any Moslem community area. He has 2 sons, whom came along with Hasim to Chiang Mai, and 2 daughters who stay Burma. His wife passed away several years ago. During the night they sleep on the road and always come to the mosque during iftar for free meals. Thailand government gives legal and written permit for Burmese Moslem to beg in their country during Ramadhan (30 days maximum). by: arifsetiawan Views[567] A mosque caretaker distributes foods during iftar (fast breaking). It is a local Moslem culture to serve foods during Magrib for anybody who comes. Using the money from donation, the mosque caretakers prepare tables around the mosque and cook those foods by themself. by: arifsetiawan Views[866] Around 5pm, the afternoon market begins, selling various kinds of foods. The market only occurs on Ramadhan month. An ice cream seller waiting for customer next to some beggars who some of them are kids. Many of those beggars brought along their kids to beg for money. It would increase the compassion for some money-givers. by: arifsetiawan Views[418] Hidayatul mosque, the biggest mosque in Chiang Mai during iftar, the moment when Moslem breaking from their fast. There are only 7 Mosque in Chiang Mai, and one to another quite far away. The Moslem community lives near the mosque so they could often come to the mosque. They also open various shops selling Moslem clothes and halal-food restaurant near the mosque. by: arifsetiawan Views[561]
     

    Ramadhan : Chiang Mai

    Sunday, 13 Jan 2013 | Views [450]

    Last year I had a trip to Chiang Mai. It was on August; coincidently it was a Ramadhan month in Moslem calendar when all the Moslem conducts fasting during the daylight. During my trip, I always visit Mosque in Chiang Mai every evening to encounter the ... Read more >

    Tags: chiang mai, islam, moslem, muslim, ramadan, ramadhan, thailand

    Photos: My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited | Ramadhan : Chiang Mai

    Tuesday, 8 Jan 2013 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    My name is Arif Setiawan, 27 years old. I learn photography as an enthusiast in 2004. Why I should be chosen? 1. I need to upgrade my camera, and the scholarship worth a great prize. I have a Canon 350D and a 24mm lens.but haven't enough money ... Read more >
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