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Muslim Holy Month in Gaza Began With Peace, Ends With War : State of the World from NPR The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is coming to an end. It is a holiday marked with fasting during the day and feasts with family in the evening. In Gaza, the month began with the hope of a continued peace but when the ceasefire with Israel collapsed, things changed. Our producer in Gaza brings us the sounds of this year's Ramadan in Gaza.

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The Sounds of Ramadan in Gaza

The Sounds of Ramadan in Gaza

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The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is coming to an end. It is a holiday marked with fasting during the day and feasts with family in the evening. In Gaza, the month began with the hope of a continued peace but when the ceasefire with Israel collapsed, things changed. Our producer in Gaza brings us the sounds of this year's Ramadan in Gaza.

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Palestinians celebrate Ramadan in Gaza City, Gaza on March 6, 2025. Anas Baba/NPR hide caption

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Palestinians celebrate Ramadan in Gaza City, Gaza on March 6, 2025.

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