Syrians begin fasting during first Ramadan without Assad family rule in decades
Some restaurants and coffee shops in Syria were closed during the day Saturday while others opened as usual as observant Muslims began fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, the first since the fall of Assad family rule in the war-torn country.
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Celebrate Ramadan in Zaatari, the world’s largest Syrian refugee camp
Karen Fisher, field researcher with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, shares stories of Ramadan at Zaatari — the world's largest Syrian refugee camp.
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Syrians begin fasting during first Ramadan without Assad family rule in decades
DAMASCUS, Syria — Some restaurants and coffee shops ... Ramadan is followed by the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, one of Islam’s most important feasts. Associated Press writer Bassem Mroue ...
Syrians begin first Ramadan without Assad family rule in decades
Under Assad's rule during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, when observant Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset, people were allowed to eat in public. This year, many people are abstaining from eating in public fearing reprisals.