From praying at home instead of mosques, to making Eid cards and having dinner with relatives over zoom and Skype, Muslims tell us how they will mark the end of Ramadan.
Over a billion Muslims worldwide will soon be marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, where worshippers fast from sunrise to sunset and express gratitude, seek forgiveness and help the needy, with Eid celebrations.
Shaista told Newsweek:"Like many people, I've been personally impacted by COVID-19, losing people I know and love to this disease."It's been a devastating time. I have members of my family including my mum who's in the high-risk category and so we have been following a very strict lockdown and taking all the precautions necessary.
"It will be a day of celebration in a much more low-key way and a time to process and reflect on the magnitude of what our communities, in particular, are enduring", she said. "And what matters is being surrounded by your close loved ones with great food, sharing special moments and praying together. Being in lockdown does not mean we can't enjoy the things we love – my one thing being food!"
"As well as being a new incoming junior doctor and being asked to work in hospital earlier than expected, this is my first Ramadan whilst working a full-time job. This year, although he won't be going out, he'll still be interacting with friends and family virtually.
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