Ramadan in Gaza is typically a joyous occasion, marked by festive decorations, emotional reunions, and gatherings around the iftar table. It fosters a sense of unity and gratitude among families and friends, who come together to break their fasts with traditional meals. However, the experience of Ramadan can starkly contrast in times of conflict, as seen in the 2024 season, where the joy of celebration is overshadowed by war, starvation, and loss. This highlights the resilience of the people in maintaining their cultural traditions, despite dire circumstances.
During Ramadan, joy usually sweeps through Gaza as the streets come alive with dazzling decorations and the warm glow of radiant lanterns.
It is a month that brings us closer, fills us with gratitude, and reminds us of the power of community and love in the face of everything.
Families gather around tables filled with traditional Palestinian dishes - on the first day, we feast on maqluba (an overturned pot of rice and vegetables with tender meat).
But how different was the Ramadan I spent in war-torn northern Gaza in 2024, where famine spread in the midst of genocide!
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