Ramadan in Palestine looks to be bleak for a population under the miserable conditions they are undergoing.

At the beginning of Ramadan purchases are restricted to mostly basic needs such as vegetables and meat – traditional Ramadan sweets like dates and pastries are to be carefully rationed to be able to last through the month.

For most of the people shopping has become akin to begging due to the level of debt that they have already accumulated.

Gaza’s children used to light colorful lanterns to celebrate Ramadan. But this year many parents can’t afford even the small toys as Gaza sinks deeper into poverty and readies for the bleakest Ramadan yet.

Ramadan in Palestine as in other countries is a time of fasting from dawn to dusk and piety. It’s also a festive month with family meals after sundown social get-togethers and new clothes for everyone.

We ask Allah that Ramadan in Palestine this year will be free from incursions and sieges and all Palestinians will have the opportunity to perform prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.
(Islam-web)