As Muslim Canadians welcome the arrival of Ramadan at sundown today, some say the festivities and joy that usually accompany the holy month will be absent this year as many mourn the loss of life and continued suffering in Gaza.
For Reem Sultan and her family in London, Ont., the month of dawn-to-dusk fasting, prayer and family gathering will look very different this year.
Sultan says the decorations and bright lights she normally puts up around her home will stay down this year, and her family won’t be breaking their fast with the typical desserts and treats she usually makes.
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