The Chief Imam, Falomo Lagos Central Mosque, Dr Tajudeen Adebayo, said the public should respect the sensibility of the fasting Muslim faithful by avoiding eating in their presence.
Adebayo said that eating in public during the hours of fasting debases the sensibility of those fasting and could discourage people from the self-denial ritual.
The Cleric spoke in Lagos against the backdrop of some Muslims that were caught eating when they should be fasting.
The cleric said that in an ideal Islamic setting, fasting during Ramadan is sacred and should be respected by all.
“Fasting is mandatory for every mature, healthy Muslim who is not on a journey.
“Exempted from fasting are sick people, travellers, the elderly, and pregnant and breastfeeding women who cannot bear it.
“Women who are experiencing their monthly flow or childbirth blood are exempted too.
“However, those who have excuses valid enough to be exempted from fasting, either permanently or tentatively, are expected.
“It is courteous for others to respect the sensibility of those who are fasting by not eating publicly.
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