Prachuap Khiri Khan hosts Ramadan Relations event
Prachuap Khiri Khan province organised a Ramadan Relations event on Monday evening aimed at strengthening understanding between communities of different faiths and promoting cultural harmony during the Islamic holy month.
The event took place on 9 March at the official residence of the Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan overlooking Prachuap Bay. Governor Sitthichai Sawat Saen, together with Dr Bussakorn Sawat Saen, President of the Prachuap Khiri Khan Red Cross Chapter and Chair of the Provincial Interior Ministry Ladies Association, presided over the opening ceremony.
Also attending were Yusob Tohwang, chairman of the Provincial Islamic Committee; Sawap Phaoprathan, deputy chairman of the Central Islamic Council of Thailand; Chanwit Unhasutthiyanon, chairman of the Provincial Cultural Council; heads of government agencies, religious leaders, students from Hafiz Prachuap Khiri Khan School and members of the Muslim community.
The Ramadan Relations project centres on a communal iftar gathering, where participants share a meal to break the daily fast observed by Muslims during Ramadan. Organisers said the activity was intended to encourage mutual respect and understanding among people of different religions while allowing participants from across society to experience the traditions and values associated with the holy month.
Community gathering highlights meaning of Ramadan
During the event, a lecture titled “Ramadan and the Value of Fasting” was delivered to explain the significance of Ramadan and the spiritual meaning behind the practice of fasting. The governor later officially opened the event before a prayer ceremony took place.
As sunset approached, the call to prayer marked the time for the Maghrib prayer and the breaking of the fast. Participants began with dates and water, following Islamic tradition, before joining the Maghrib prayer led by Imam Nattakit Samanmit.
The governor also presented recognition awards to young people who had successfully observed fasting every day during the holy month. The evening concluded with a shared meal attended by representatives from government agencies, religious leaders and members of the local Muslim community.
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is one of the five pillars of Islam. During this period, Muslims around the world abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset.
The month is regarded as a time for spiritual reflection, patience and generosity. In addition to fasting, Muslims are encouraged to focus on charity, strengthen community ties and reflect on the teachings of the Holy Quran.
