KUCHING: With Ramadan starting today, many Muslims have prepared hard for this holy month.
Their preparations include the menus for ‘suhur’ (the meal eaten before dawn during Ramadan) and for the breaking of fast; early planning can save their time and money.
Healthy meals are also important to help their families get through the day while fasting.
During Ramadan, Muslims and non-Muslims also have the opportunity to buy many traditional delicacies, especially at the Ramadan Bazaars.
Here are some of the comments from the Muslims on their preferred menus:
NURAZUWA OTHMAN, 39
(Civil servant)
On the first day of fasting, for the breaking of fast and ‘suhur’, I will prepare what my slim and fit programme recommends. For ‘suhur’, I prefer to eat healthy food with fibre to stay energetic the whole day. I also prefer to cook for the breaking of fast because the food will be more delicious.
ASMAWATI RAMBLI, 45
(Civil servant)
The preparation for the first day of fasting is usually done modestly. For ‘suhur’, we will focus on soup, vegetables and avoid fried food. For the breaking of fast, we will eat fruits before the heavy meals.
NUR DANIELLA, 22
(Fundraiser)
Most of the preparations are done together with all the family members and the menus are all Sarawak traditional dishes. For the breaking of fast, ‘rendang’ (rich meat dish that has been slow cooked and braised in a coconut milk and seasoned with a herb and spice mixture) and ‘ayam masak lemak’ (traditional Malay chicken curry) cooked by our grandmother are compulsory.
MUHD SHAIFULNIZAM ABDULLAH, 24
(Student)
During ‘suhur’, I prefer to eat dates and instant noodles and drink a lot of water to start my day. For the breaking of fast, I prefer to eat rice and traditional Malay dishes. My tip for stay energetic during fasting is to eat enough food during ‘suhur’.
