Ramadhan month should be the beginning, not end, of holiness

Muslims break the fast (Iftar) organised by Governor Issa Timamy at Mukunguni Square, Lamu, on March 22, 2025. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard].

After the crescent moon has been sighted, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadhan, many Muslims regress back to their former routine, which defeats the entire purpose of fasting in the first place.

For Muslims around the world, Ramadhan serves to enhance their faith through prayer, fasting, and increased acts of kindness. But as was quoted by ancient scholars, "To those who worshipped Ramadhan, the holy month has come to an end but for those who used to worship Allah, he is alive and will never die!"