Rappler Talk: Observing Ramadan in a Muslim-minority country

MANILA, Philippines – This year, in a rare occurrence, the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan coincides with Lent and Holy Week for Christians.

What are the challenges of observing Ramadan in a country like the Philippines where nearly eight of 10 people belong to the Catholic Church?

Rappler senior multimedia reporter Paterno Esmaquel II speaks to Manila Golden Mosque administrator Sultan Abdusalam Magarang and grand imam Jalal Jamil about the observance of Ramadan in a Muslim-minority country.

Watch the Rappler Talk interview by clicking the video at the topmost portion of this page. – Rappler.com