Across the Islamic world, Muslims are preparing for Ramadan. The holy fasting month begins on around Thursday. But Reuters reports Muslims are having to deal with a supremely inconvenient fact about the novel coronavirus pandemic. Namely, enforced social distancing at a time when socializing is almost sacred. The spirit of Ramadan is one of family and togetherness – community, reflection, charity and prayer. But with shuttered mosques, coronavirus curfews and bans on mass prayers, some 1.8 billion Muslims are facing a Ramadan like never before.
