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Ramadan in Palestine has retained its special characteristics, customs, and cultural manifestations that were passed down through generations. Check it out! Three million Palestinians live in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, and activities during Ramadan include performing prayers in mosques — especially the Al-Aqsa mosque — visits and family Palestinian Ambassador to Turkiye, Faed Mustafa, told about the Ramadan traditions of Palestine inherited from Ottomans and shared values that bring Turkish and Palestinian people Wondering about the Palestinian life during Ramadan? How do they fast? How do they take their Suhoor? How do they break their fast? How did they spend the day fasting?. Well, Ramadan is different in Palestine. Here’s a glimpse of the traditions and rituals of Ramadan under occupation Wafaa has been hard at work preparing an array of Palestinian dishes. Being a Muslim of South Asian descent, many of the Ramadan traditions are the same but the variety of foods differ. I help Wafaa make the traditional Levantine sweet that are made exclusively in Ramadan, Qatayef. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims from all corners of the globe come together to celebrate. Each country has its own traditional rituals. In Palestine, Ramadan is more than just a month of fasting and worship; the month is an important opportunity to connect with the stolen culture of Palestine’s ancestral heritage. What distinguishes the month of Ramadan in Palestine is its national character and the spirit of solidarity and brotherhood among its people, which unite them in the face of occupation and difficult economic conditions. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar, is a revered time of spiritual reflection and devotion, commemorating the day when the holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad by the angel Gabriel. During this sacred month, Muslims observe the ritual of fasting, abstaining from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. Muslims are ethnically and racially diverse and not all Ramadan traditions are rooted in religion. Some customs may transcend borders, while others can differ across cultures. 3 of 10 | . Mohammed El-Dahshan, 38-year-old “mesaharati,” or dawn caller, accompanies his donkey wrapped with colored led lights to wake Muslims up for a meal before sunrise, during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, in the Delta city of Dikernis, Egypt, about 93 miles (150 kilometers) north of Cairo, early Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Before Ramadan begins, children in the UAE celebrate Haq Al-Laila, which means 'for this night', a tradition held on the 15th of Sha'ban, where children dress in traditional attire, carry colorful woven bags, and go from house to house after Maghrib prayers to sing and receive nuts and candies from neighbors. Palestinian customs, traditions, and special manifestations distinguish the holy month of Ramadan from other times of the year. > Ramadan in Palestine. Culture. Ramadan in Palestine. Last Ramadan 2025 in Palestine. While Ramadan is a time of holiness, charity, contemplation and spirituality meant to be spent with family in festivity, goodwill, prayer and celebration, the 2014 bombings of Gaza conflict still casts a shadow over many people in Palestine, making it difficult to observe Ramadan traditionally. When Does Ramadan Start In Palestine? Ans: Ramadan usually starts on the same day in Palestine as the rest of the world. This year, Ramadan is expected to begin on March 10, 2024. Are There Any Special Traditions For Ramadan In Palestine? Ans: In Palestine, Ramadan is marked by large family iftar dinners that play a crucial role in Zaina Arafat writes about fasting for Ramadan and wonders what celebrating the holy month will look like for Palestinians in Gaza amid the war. As it should be, in Palestine it does not really matter what the differences are as every one is Palestinian in the end, and thankfully everyone is there to celebrate it today. And while all Ramadan traditions here are ones shared with all other people in various Muslim communities, this is the one very unique feature of Ramadan in Palestine. *** Muslims performed the last Taraweeh prayer during Ramadan last year at the Grand Camlica Mosque in Istanbul, Turkiye [Getty] Other cultural traditions include colourful decorations, like the iconic lantern, and fanoos, a tradition that emerged from Egypt during the Fatimid period and spread to other countries in the Arab world. Ramadan, in Islam, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. It begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent moon. Islamic tradition states that it was during Ramadan that the Prophet Muhammad received the first revelations of the Quran. 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