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A Different Ramadan and Raya This Year

Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin, Consultant Psychiatrist, University Malaya Medical Centre | Ali Johan, Producer, BFM (Night Shift)

08-May-20 14:30

A Different Ramadan and Raya This Year

We’re halfway through the month of Ramadan and Hari Raya is only two weeks away, but nothing has been the same this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We take a look at the emotional impact of these changes on the Muslim community.

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lim Sue Ann


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