Are you an essential worker? Do you plan to fast? We want to know.
has caused lockdowns and mandated social isolation. Many places of worship are closed, and federal and local governments have recommended against visiting older, more vulnerable friends or relatives, as well as most travel, between states, cities, or even houses.
Over the past month, as worst of the outbreak swept the US, three of the world’s major religions — Christianity, Judaism, and Islam — have had major holidays. Around the world, people held Passover seders over video calls with their friends and family, substituting the symbolic seder plate foods they couldn’t get from their local grocery stores with similar food items or paper replicas.
This year, as people socially isolate and avoid gathering in groups outside their immediate family, and as grocery stores struggle with stock limitations and supply issues, Ramadan will be very different all over the world for everyone, but especially for essential workers. Doctors, nurses, and transportation, grocery store, and delivery workers are working long hours during the pandemic, helping to save lives and keep society functioning.
Whether you are an essential worker or not, we want to know how you plan on celebrating Ramadan and Eid during this pandemic. Do you plan on seeing people in person? Are you not going to fast this year because of your job? Any and all answers are welcome, and we will keep you anonymous if you prefer.fill out this formIf you're someone who is seeing the impact of the coronavirus firsthand, we’d like to hear from you.
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