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2026February › 18

Ramadan

5 months ago

As Palestinians welcome Ramadan, Israel is restricting the entry at Al-Aqsa Mosque to 10,000 worshippers.

The loss of sacred spaces during the period of observance and the ongoing conflict reminds us of the importance of cherishing food

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Today …

This week marks the start of Ramadan, a time of profound significance for Muslims worldwide. For the next month or so, worshippers will fast from dawn until sunset.
Palestinians are marking the start of the holy month of Ramadan in Gaza where the impact of Israel’s war is still felt.
Residents in Gaza City shop for Ramadan supplies as war damage and economic hardship overshadow the holy month.
Gaza families struggle to find joy during Ramadan amid war's devastation, financial hardship, and displacement.
Despite displacement, Gaza families strive to create joy this Ramadan, navigating grief, scarcity, and fragile peace.
Muslim holy month begins in Palestine, Arab, Islamic states with Egypt, Jordan and Syria to follow Thursday

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