09 November 2005
Muslims mark end of Ramadan
THOUSANDS of Muslims flocked to the Muslim mosque in Tondaligan Park here Thursday to mark their last day of fast during the month of Ramadan that started Oct. 3 this year.
They were among thousands of Muslims who settled in Dagupan since the early 70s and were given by past city administrations a permanent place to stay in the city on a portion of the Tondaligan Park near the seashore.
Datu Michael Bagul, president of the Muslim Association of Dagupan, explained that Ramadan is the ninth month in the Muslim calendar, a special month for Muslims all over the world.
Inside the mosque, they spent several hours praying and studying the Quran, the Muslim version of the Christian’s Holy Bible.
Bagul said during the Fast of Ramadan, they were not allowed to eat or even drink water during daylight hours. Smoking and sexual contacts were also prohibited.
“We were only allowed to eat meal and drink water at 6 p.m. We offered prayers and a meal called iftar,” said Bagul, adding that the fast is resumed the next morning after that.
Baguil said Allah would punish those who violate the Ramadan and those who may not believe in it.
They were among thousands of Muslims who settled in Dagupan since the early 70s and were given by past city administrations a permanent place to stay in the city on a portion of the Tondaligan Park near the seashore.
Datu Michael Bagul, president of the Muslim Association of Dagupan, explained that Ramadan is the ninth month in the Muslim calendar, a special month for Muslims all over the world.
Inside the mosque, they spent several hours praying and studying the Quran, the Muslim version of the Christian’s Holy Bible.
Bagul said during the Fast of Ramadan, they were not allowed to eat or even drink water during daylight hours. Smoking and sexual contacts were also prohibited.
“We were only allowed to eat meal and drink water at 6 p.m. We offered prayers and a meal called iftar,” said Bagul, adding that the fast is resumed the next morning after that.
Baguil said Allah would punish those who violate the Ramadan and those who may not believe in it.
