Week 3: Advanced Learning and Action
Week 3: Lesson 3
Ramadan during Genocide
This Ramadan is unlike any other. We are observing this holy month against the backdrop of a live, televised genocide occurring in Palestine - where Palestinians do not have food for suhoor (pre-dawn meal) or iftaar (sunset meal). This lesson is a painful realization of Palestinians’ past and current Ramadan experiences while under brutal Zionist colonial rule committing war crimes.
Find beginner resources below!
Take a stroll through Gaza’s famous Ramadan markets, with mouthwatering vegetables and the unmistakable aroma of fresh falafel.
Read and visualize a Ramadan in Falasteen from 2013, filled with the smell of olives, the food of a generous land, and the traditions of Palestinians.
The Middle East Eye captured Gaza’s Ramadan Markets in March 2023 and Al Jazeera English shows us a glimpse of Palestinians trying to find joy in togetherness in March 2024.
A beautiful tradition becomes difficult in the face of Zionist violence. Musaharati’s may not be needed since no one can sleep due to bombardment or eat due to genocidal starvation tactics, but one Musaharati in Rafah shows resilience nonetheless.
Listen to Al Jazeera’s Take: Observing Ramadan against the backdrop of war.