1.   According to Islam, Ramadan is the time when Muslims should observe religion and try to make merit as much as they can.

2.   At temples all over the city, there has been an upswing in the number of people praying and making merit.

3.   In good times, people made merit by giving a lot of money to temples because it made them feel good contributing to Buddhism.

4.   In fact, more people turned out to pray and make merit this year, one monk said.

5.   MR Butri said she would grow the plants at temples when she goes to make merit.

6.   Those who donate to the monks believe they are making merit that will help them be reincarnated into a better life.