'Ramadaan is not the same during Covid-19 lockdown'Share this article: Share Tweet Share Share Share Email ShareCAPE TOWN - Muslims in North Africa say the holy month of Ramadaan is just not the same this year due to the restrictions associated with the Covid-19 pandemic. For the first time, Ramadaan is being observed very differently by many Muslims across the world as measures put in place to curb the coronavirus pandemic deprive them of enjoying traditional Ramadaan activities. During Ramadaan, Muslims refrain from eating and drinking during the day, and break their fast at sunset. From traditional mealtime gatherings to evening outings and visits to sweets stalls, Covid-19 lockdown regulations across North Africa have put a damper on what many Muslims in North Africa had looked forward to. Since the lockdown regulations were imposed as early as March 20, people's movement has been limited to night-time curfews.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 07, 2020 19:30 UTC