Australian Muslim children are being introduced to fasting during the month of Ramadan. Here's what they say about it
ABCWhile young children are exempt from fasting in the Islamic month of Ramadan, many Australian Muslim families say it's good to start having conversations with their kids about the tradition. Ms Gaffoor said it was important to listen to her children's "cues" before letting them take part by abstaining from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. Dr Rubina Hameed, a paediatrician based in Melbourne, said, for children, fasting is voluntary "with younger children encouraged to do several little fasts in the day" according to their capability. While children may not be mature enough to understand the entire concept of fasting in Ramadan, Mr Assaad said parents and teachers could begin by having open dialogues with children and setting positive examples. Year six student Nidal Rafei said Ramadan was a "fun time of the year".
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