Welcoming Ramadan, The Riau Islands Governor Reminds His Citizens Not To Be Consumptive, Especially Until They Give In

The Governor of Riau Islands, Ansar Ahmad. (ANTARA)

TANJUNGPINANG - Governor of the Riau Islands (Kepri) Ansar Ahmad invites the public to welcome the holy month of Ramadan 1444 hijri/2023 with joy and simplicity.

He advised the public not to overdo it in interpreting Ramadan, for example, not to be too consumptive when eating suhoor or breaking the fast, as a result of a day of hunger and thirst.

"You can eat and drink, but just enough. Don't force yourself, let alone owe it," said Governor Ansar in Tanjungpinang, Friday.

In the current economic situation, said Ansar, people must be able to sort between needs and desires.

Ramadan fasting is not only about holding back food and drink, but educating oneself on how to practice a simple and not excessive lifestyle.

Ansar hopes that the community, especially Muslims, can take advantage of the momentum of Ramadan as a means of self-control as well as improve their deeds of worship so that they become better people.

"Hopefully the success of Ramadan worship and other worship will make us servants who are able to achieve the plenary title by Allah SWT," said Ansar.

Ansar further said that the local government together with all relevant stakeholders will make maximum efforts to keep the community's food needs supply met at a stable price during the month of Ramadan.

In addition, the government also guarantees the safety and comfort of Muslims who carry out Ramadan activities, ranging from sahur, breaking the fast to Tarawih Prayers at mosques.

"We make sure that people can carry out Ramadan worship in a calm, safe and comfortable manner," said Ansar.