YALA, 22 June 2015, Ranger Task Force 33 handed out dates to Muslims fasting during the holy month of Ramadan in the southern province of Yala.
Officials from the Yala Special Task Unit 16 yesterday gave away the fruit along with drinking water to Muslims travelling roadways connecting Mueang Yala and Betong districts.
The move was aimed at creating goodwill between the officials and Muslim locals, while boosting morale of the latter during this difficult month.
Muslims all over the world break their fast during Ramadan with dates, a tradition that has made the fruit high in demand. Dates are a great source of dietary fiber, a perfect energy boosting snack during the fasting month.
