"The war may have nominally stopped, but its suffering has not. More than 83 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed, while Israeli forces still control more than half of the Gaza Strip. As a result, many Gazans now live in overcrowded camps, sheltering in flimsy tents that offer no protection from the bitter cold of winter nor the heat of summer."
"Before the war in Gaza began, Ramadan was always a month eagerly awaited, when streets and homes were decorated with colorful lanterns and golden crescents. Traditional markets were filled with an array of dates, nuts, coffee, desserts, and pickles. Islamic nasheeds (devotional songs) resonated through the streets, creating a special and sacred atmosphere. Families would patiently await the Maghrib adhan - the call to prayer that occurs at sunset - to break their long day of fasting,"
For the third consecutive year, Ramadan unfolds in Gaza amid severe deprivation and loss of dignity. More than 83 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed, and Israeli forces continue to control more than half of the Gaza Strip. Many Gazans now live in overcrowded camps in flimsy tents that offer no protection from winter cold or summer heat. Daily life under these conditions prevents families from experiencing Ramadan’s spiritual and communal traditions. Before the war, streets and homes were decorated with lanterns, markets brimmed with dates and sweets, nasheeds filled the air, families gathered for Maghrib adhan and festive iftar meals.
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