I would like to say something about the holy month of Ramadan.

We have heard about people getting caught by the police for eating and drinking in public places because they break the law of Ramadan.

But I want to ask what about the people who are scantily dressed in public places, do they not break the law?

Unfortunately, only the poor labourers, who work outdoors in extreme temperatures, are victimised. If they don't take water or food they could die.

But even then they follow the rules, not only because they are afraid of the law, but also because they respect the culture and tradition of a Muslim country.

They know the value of these things, even though they are non-Muslims.

But what about the so-called modern, civilised and high society population?

Those who spend their time sitting in front of the computer in air-conditioned rooms, all in the name of work and later pass their time roaming in malls and parks with no care for the law of the country they're living in.

Bahrain is people-friendly and broad-minded, but does that mean you can do whatever you please?

People have to think twice before going out with their families beca-use of the way some others dress and behave in public.

It's embarrassing to see people, mostly Wester-ners, getting intimate with their partners and roaming the streets wearing revealing clothes.

They don't care even care about the holy month.

But make a little mistake or be negligent of the laws in their country and next morning you will wake up in Guantanamo Bay.

A mere name is enough to trigger their suspicion, such as in the case of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan.

Some countries have banned the burqa and the burqini, saying it disturbs their children's mind?

What about our children's minds when they see what is not allowed in our society, like wearing bikinis in public places?

Readers might call me uncivilised or from the 19th century, but it doesn't really matter.

Maybe I am that, because I am from a poor country with poor education and working as low category labourer.

But what I do know is that we have to respect the place we are living in, including its culture and tradition.

These are the things that make us human.

So show some respect, especially for Bahrain because this is the country that has provided us with bread and butter and helped us fulfil our drea-ms, from the smallest to the most luxurious.

Bibek Gyawali

From Nepal