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UK Midlands city of a million, neighbourhood close to city centre with a majority(?) Muslim population drawn from diverse ethnic traditions.

The guys with the buckets have been out on most main roads all through the month - respectfully offering the chance to donate - no 'compulsion' in evidence. People are generous round here. I pop my coins in and others are putting in fivers and tenners.

Definitely party time here at the moment. Excited children and huge amounts of food being cooked.

>>2b3a51+(OP)
As I understand it, ‘compulsory’ here means that it’s a religious obligation, in general, not that it is legally enforced.