Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, based on spiritual self-discipline. It is meant to strip away materialism and to connect Muslims to God through self-reflection, fasting and prayer, thereby enhancing the spiritual connection of Muslims to the Almighty. But just as it was for Christians celebrating Easter and Jews celebrating Passover, this year’s Ramadan will be quite different in a Covid world. For the virus continues to strip away so many of the familial and personal connections that we once took for granted.
The virus continues to strip away so many of the familial and personal connections that we once took for granted
In times of crisis people often turn to the support of religion. It provides a sense of normalcy, community and togetherness. The scale of death and isolation felt so widely has resulted in many turning to their faith as a form of self-care and provision of purpose.
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