Heralds of Dawn in the Heart of the City

By Alexander Fernandez, Lokman Redzuan

November 2022 A DAY IN THE LIFE
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Mr. Radhi reciting the Adhan. Photo by: Alexander Fernandez.
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TEN MINUTES BEFORE the break of dawn, Mr. Radhi arrives at the doorstep of Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh to prep for the day. It is a Friday, so he is garbed in a special robe provided by the mosque; on other days, he would be clad in ordinary prayer clothes. He switches the lights on and does a quick sound check on the microphone and speakers. With his hands covering his ears, he begins reciting the Adhan, which is blasted...

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Alexander Fernandez

is a budding plant enthusiast, feline fanatic, Netflix junkie and gaming buff. He hopes to one day travel to Japan.

Lokman Redzuan

is interested in defense and security issues. Late-night drives are one of the ways he gets ideas.

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