齋月科普 What's Ramadan?

齋月是指伊斯蘭歷里的第九個月。在這個月里，從黎明至日落，全世界的穆斯林都要進行齋戒，而這絕不僅僅只限于戒飲食。Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Every day during this month, Muslims around the world spend the daylight hours in a complete fast, which is much more than just not eating and drinking.
在阿拉伯語中，“齋戒”（sawm）的字面意思是“克制、節(jié)制”（to refrain）。它不僅要求戒飲食，更要遠離邪惡的行為、思想和語言。在齋月里，穆斯林將與傷害過自己的人講和，與親友變得更親密，改掉不好的習慣……從根本上凈化自己的生命、思想和情感。The Arabic word for "fasting" (sawm) literally means "to refrain" - and it means not only refraining from food and drink, but from evil actions, thoughts, and words. Muslims are to make peace with those who have wronged them, strengthen ties with family and friends, do away with bad habits -- essentially to clean up their lives, thoughts, and feelings.
大馬齋月Ramadan in Malaysia在吉隆坡，19:30開始，Jalan Raja的道路會暫時封閉，特質(zhì)的餐墊會放到道路中間供人們一起享用免費的齋月小吃。從17:00到22:00，大家會一起念誦古蘭經(jīng)、祈禱，供奉bubur lambuk（一種傳統(tǒng)的粥），并聆聽特殊的開示。大馬人民會非常歡迎游客們的加入。In Kuala Lumpur, the Jalan Raja road will be closed to traffic and special mats will be rolled out for the public to “picnic” on the road and enjoy a free meal when the time comes to break the fast at around 7:30 pm. Quranic recitations, mass prayers, bubur lambuk (a type of traditional porridge) demonstration, and special talks are scheduled from 5pm to 10pm. Visitors are welcomed to join the events.



別以為齋月來到馬來西亞，就與大馬無窮無盡的美食無緣了；日落之后，豐盛美味的開齋飯（iftar）等著你來品嘗！你將會發(fā)現(xiàn)，在Pantai Dalam, TTDI, Section 17, Section 14, Kelana Jaya或 Cheras……齋月集市將在日落之后如雨后春筍一樣出現(xiàn)，你將在這里品嘗到道地的馬來美食。
Do not mistake that Ramadan has nothing to do with fine food. Visitors to Malaysia will be greeted with iftar at the end of each day of fasting. At Pantai Dalam, TTDI, Section 17, Section 14, Kelana Jaya, and Cheras, countless Ramadan food bazaars that pop-up everywhere for everyone to sample authentic Malay cuisines.



先試試人氣最旺的以下5處吧！Here are five recommended ones:

印度人街，吉隆坡Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur

沿著印度人街和TAR街（輕軌：嘉美克清真寺站）附近的購物街展開，這里是吉隆坡最人聲鼎沸的集市。便宜小吃、紡織品和小玩意兒都可以在這里找到。One of the capital's liveliest bazaars unfurls along Jalan Masjid India and the adjacent shopping strip of Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, or "TAR" for short (light rail station Masjid Jamek). Bargain snacks, textiles and knickknacks mingle here.

武吉免登，吉隆坡Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur

武吉免登商場群近在咫尺的地方，開齋小攤上的美食能讓你目不暇接。多在附近轉(zhuǎn)轉(zhuǎn)，找找最道地的那一攤，也可以偷懶地直接找排隊的人最多的那一個。A few minutes away in the shopping and entertainment hub of Bukit Bintang, Ramadan stands are laden with rows of fine food. Be prepared to sniff around a bit to find the most authentic stalls, or simply follow the longest queues.

孟沙區(qū)，吉隆坡Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur

在時髦的外國人聚居區(qū)——孟沙區(qū)居住的人一定不會錯過Telawi街上每天出現(xiàn)的齋月集市。Those staying in the hip expat neighbourhood of Bangsar won't miss out on the festival of food, with the daily Bazaar Ramadan on Jalan Telawi.

喬治城Makloom街，檳城Jalan Makloom George Town, Penang


馬六甲大型齋月集市Bazaar Ramadhan Mega Melaka

馬六甲齋月集市沿著市中心北面的Jalan Hang Tuah 展開。這里的糕點都是典型的娘惹口味。The Bazaar Ramadhan Mega Melaka, which extends along Jalan Hang Tuah north of the city centre. Many of the kuih here are typical Nyonya or "grandma" specialities — a fusion of Straits Chinese and Malay flavours.

除了街頭巷尾的齋月集市，追求高大上的你也可以選擇豪華酒店里的齋月自助餐。Ramadan Buffet in hotels or restaurants is another option except for the Ramadan Bazaar.


注意事項 Tips for Visitors
齋月集會向人們展示了馬來西亞多元化種族之間的團結(jié)、靈性和多元美。作為游客，也應該在齋月期間尊重當?shù)刈诮绦叛雠c風俗習慣，白天不要在公共場所進食、抽煙，不向穆斯林提供可當場進食的食品飲料，不質(zhì)疑穆斯林是否真心齋戒或發(fā)表其他挑釁性言論。Ramadan Bazaar is a great way to reflect on unity, spirituality and the beauty of a diverse population. Visitors should respect local religion and customs. Please do not eat, drink, smoke in public. Please do not provide food to Muslim. Please do not question their sincere motivation for Ramadan and post provocative remarks.