What is it really like to observe the month of Ramadan in lockdown? One writer shares how technology is keeping her connected to the family she would usually be seeing.

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Ramadan 2020: “I had Iftar over Zoom and felt comforted”

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For the first couple of nights of Ramadan, it was hard not to fall into old habits. I would rush to finish my Iftar and get ready to leave the house, only to remember that I wouldn’t be going anywhere

The days I’ve spent in lockdown have been pretty long, but the days I’ve spent fasting in lockdown have been even longer

One writer shares her experiences of observing Ramadan during lockdown.

Ramadan in lockdown: “I had Iftar over Zoom with my family and still felt the warmth of camaraderie”