Episodes

  • "I am Buddhist, and I fast during Ramadan, here is why"

    "I am Buddhist, and I fast during Ramadan, here is why"
    Mar 24 2025
    Suveen Sanis Walgampola, a Buddhist and passionate community advocate, reflects on his transformative fasting experience during Ramadan alongside his Muslim roommates. In this episode, he shares how fasting has influenced his personal growth and deepened his connection with others from diverse backgrounds.
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    14 mins
  • Why does this Christian priest fast during Ramadan?

    Why does this Christian priest fast during Ramadan?
    Mar 13 2025
    In this episode, Rev Dr Patrick McInerney shares his experiences and the reasoning behind his decision to fast during Ramadan and celebrate Eid al-Fitr with Muslims.
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    10 mins
  • Craig Foster fasts for unity: Embracing Ramadan to build understanding

    Craig Foster fasts for unity: Embracing Ramadan to build understanding
    Mar 5 2025
    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.
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    16 mins