Fast Friends is a series exploring fasting during Ramadan from non-Muslim perspectives. In this episode, former soccer star and human rights advocate Craig Foster AM, talks about why he chooses to fast in solidarity, and how he thinks it can help foster cultural understanding.
Craig Foster, a former Australian soccer player explains that fasting during Ramadan offers him an opportunity for personal growth, reflection, and to show solidarity with the Muslim community.
Craig believes solidarity fasting fosters connection and helps break down cultural barriers. It aligns him with values of unity, compassion, and self-reflection, encouraging shared humanity.
Fasting during Ramadan fosters solidarity and a deeper understanding of minorities and migrants.Craig Foster
He highlights that the challenges of fasting, especially for public figures, highlighting the need for greater support and understanding of the experiences of minorities and migrants in Australia, and an opportunity to promote compassion and unity.
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