Prachuap Khiri Khan province held its first community iftar event, bringing together local Muslim residents in a gathering aimed at fostering cultural and religious unity. The event took place on March 14 at the governor’s residence in Mueang district, overlooking Ao Prachuap.
Governor Sittichai Sawatsan presided over the opening ceremony of the interfaith cultural exchange program, known as the “Joint Iftar Gathering” for the Islamic year 1446. The event featured a lecture on Ramadan and the significance of fasting, delivered by Yusob Towang, chairman of the Provincial Islamic Committee. The governor then formally inaugurated the event, led a prayer, and participated in the Maghrib call to prayer before breaking fast with dates and water. Attendees later performed Maghrib prayers, led by Imam Nattakit Samanmit.
In recognition of dedication to religious practice, the governor awarded prizes to young Muslims who successfully observed fasting throughout Ramadan. Following the ceremony, participants shared a communal meal.
Ramadan, often referred to as the fasting month, is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and holds deep religious significance as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Observant Muslims worldwide refrain from eating and drinking from dawn until sunset, practicing self-discipline and spiritual reflection. The holy month also encourages acts of charity and generosity, as worshippers seek to purify their hearts and strengthen their faith through fasting, prayer, and reading the Quran.
