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The Secretary-General has made solidarity visits an annual tradition, beginning during his decade-long tenure as UN High Commissioner for Refugees, when he regularly observed Ramadan alongside displaced and marginalized communities. “Every Ramadan, I undertake a solidarity visit and fast with a Muslim community around the globe. Fasting during Ramadan fosters a shared experience among Muslims, bringing them closer together through empathy, solidarity, and collective worship. In this blog post, we will explore how fasting during Ramadan plays a pivotal role in strengthening the Muslim community. And I join those observing Ramadan to call for peace and mutual respect. Every Ramadan, I undertake a solidarity visit and fast with a Muslim community around the globe. These missions remind the world of the true face of Islam. And I always come away even more inspired by the remarkable sense of peace that fills this season. The daily fast in Ramadan includes abstaining from all food and drink – not even a sip of water is allowed – from dawn to sunset before breaking the fast in a meal known as “iftar” in Arabic. Those fasting are expected to also refrain from bad deeds, such as gossiping, and to increase good deeds. The daily fast in Ramadan includes abstaining from all food and drink – not even a sip of water is allowed – from dawn to sunset before breaking the fast in a meal known as “iftar” in Arabic. A central theme of Ramadan is solidarity. It is a time to give freely to those in need, whether through charity or by helping neighbors. Muslims believe that acts of kindness during this month Ramadan fosters a sense of unity and solidarity among Muslims worldwide. The collective experience of fasting, praying, and breaking fast strengthens bonds within families, communities, and the global Muslim ummah. Ramadan’s heightened spiritual atmosphere encourages increased devotion and worship. For Muslims, Ramadan is a month in which the fasting ritual is observed and interpreted as an event for fostering social cohesion. Therefore, this study examined the relationship between mechanical solidarity and social cohesion mediated by generosity during Ramadan. At sunset, as Muslims worldwide break their fast, united over shared meals and prayers, families in Burkina Faso, Afghanistan and Pakistan are struggling to survive. Millions in these countries are experiencing extreme poverty and grappling and have limited access to food, water, and shelter. In his video message marking the holy month, the UN chief said that he personally, had returned to fasting in solidarity, a practice he began as High Commissioner for Refugees, a title he held But to fast is best for you, if you only knew.” Strangely, along with those who keep the fast as a measure of devotion, tens of thousands of others fast out of solidarity with Muslim family members, friends, or are those whose curiosity asks how a whole sixth of the planet can maintain a singular idea for 29 days. The Secretary-General has made solidarity visits an annual tradition, beginning during his decade-long tenure as UN High Commissioner for Refugees, when he regularly observed Ramadan alongside displaced and marginalized communities. “Every Ramadan, I undertake a solidarity visit and fast with a Muslim community around the globe. While fasting during Ramadan is specifically for Muslims, anyone interested in the practice or in showing solidarity can participate in other ways, like attending iftar dinners (the meal to break the fast) or engaging in charitable activities. In the month of Ramadan, we embark on a day of fasting to stand in solidarity with those who experience hunger as an everyday reality. Our fast is a powerful expression of empathy, a way to connect with the challenges faced by countless individuals and to reaffirm our dedication to making a difference in their lives. Ramadan for a non-Muslim: Solidarity or Cultural Appropriation. This year I am doing the unthinkable. Its Ramadan and I am trying to fast along with the over a billion Muslims around the world. Muslims observe fasting during Ramadan to deepen their faith, cultivate self-discipline, and express solidarity with those in need. How long is Ramadan 2025? This year, Ramadan is anticipated to commence on the evening of Friday, February 28, 2025, and conclude on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Over 200 students participated in the solidarity fast on Wednesday with Ramadan set to end on Sunday. The following day, Ramadan Bayram, also known as Eid al-Fitr, is set to be celebrated. Alumni of East Maine High School, located north of Chicago, include prominent names such as former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who was a student Indian Muslims arrive to break their day-long fast during Ramadan at Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad, India, Thursday, May 6, 2021. Islam's holiest month of Ramadan is a period of intense prayer, dawn The 35-meter-tall minarets of the Mahmood Mosque in Haifa, Israel. In the midst of an ongoing, horrific war in Gaza, my friend Tammara Soma and I fasted in solidarity for one day of Ramadan. During Ramadan, we become aware of blessings that we tend to take for granted, like a simple glass of water or a piece of bread. This awareness spurs us to be more grateful to Allah and to share more with those who have less. An act of empathy and solidarity. Fasting during Ramadan is also an act of empathy towards those in greatest need. When
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