Vodkaman

My youngest daughter, 15, decided to fast for Ramadan, even though we are Jewish. Several of her friends from school are observant Muslims, so she and some other friends decided to fast, too.

She gets up at 4:00am, eats, and then goes back to bed. She doesn't eat again until 8:00pm.

I think it's a good experience for her, so she will understand what other cultures are like.

I don't actually do the whole Ramadan thing, but I do show respect when out in daylight hours. No eating or smoking where people could see me.

Ramadan causes a lot of hardship for many Indonesians. every bar and billiard hall is closed, all the food industry loses income. Even hairdressers lose massive business. Many other service industries likewise. The sooner this antiquated tradition is abolished, the better, for the country. Just my opinion.