Racial and Religious Sensitivities

Unlike most other countries, Singapore is a multi-racial country with people from all different races and religions. Each race and religion has their own unique culture and it is important to respect and understand them. For example, Muslims are only allowed to eat Halal food, which are food with no pork or lard. As for hindus, they abstain from eating beef as cow is considered sacred to them. Devoted Buddist are strictly vegetarians and they celebrate Vesak day annually. Christians refrain from eating meat on Fridays. Therefore, when preparing meal for friends of different races, be careful to pay special attention to their culture as to not offend them.