A group of volunteers from Malaysia is looking to combat food waste and reduce hunger during the holy month of Ramadan by collecting leftover food from the food bazaars and giving it to the needy.

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan - As Friday prayers began in the main mosque here last week, worshipers filled the front courtyard. Late arrivals squeezed into the back and into overflow areas, disregarding the tape on the stone floor showing people where to stand to maintain social distance.