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But with so many places of worship closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the holiday will be a bit different this year. Here's a look at what traditions will remain in place, and how others might change.What is Ramadan and how is it normally celebrated?Ramadan starts on the evening of April 23 and culminates on May 23. Over the 30-day period, Muslims fast during the daylight hours, a practice that is seen as one of the five pillars of Islam.
During this time, when people are self quarantining at home to avoid spreading the coronavirus, Suleiman said he wants to encourage Muslims to focus on individual prayer habits and turn isolation into inner peace.
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