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Ramadan in Gaza: Joy Dwindles Amid Conflict and Hardship

2/19/2026

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Gaza's Ramadan Struggles

The start of Ramadan in Gaza is overshadowed by economic hardship and ongoing conflict.
Fedaa Ayyad notes the lack of joy among residents who mourn lost loved ones.
Waleed Zaqzouq highlights financial struggles that dampen the festive spirit.
Hani Dahman, an artist, decorates the ruins of Khan Younis to uplift the community.
Mohammed Diab, activist, reveals that Hamas is re-establishing a cash-based trading system to import goods discreetly.

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Gaza's Mosque Destruction

The Hamas-run government in Gaza says Israeli forces destroyed 835 mosques, with many serving as shelters for the displaced.
Many residents now pray in makeshift spaces with tarpaulins and wood, while 430 new prayer areas have been established from available materials.
Sami Al Hissi, a volunteer, laments the loss of community, saying, "There are no loved ones, no friends, and no mosque."

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Gaza's Ramadan Struggles

The start of Ramadan in Gaza is overshadowed by economic hardship and ongoing conflict.
Fedaa Ayyad notes the lack of joy among residents who mourn lost loved ones.
Waleed Zaqzouq highlights financial struggles that dampen the festive spirit.
Hani Dahman, an artist, decorates the ruins of Khan Younis to uplift the community.
Mohammed Diab, activist, reveals that Hamas is re-establishing a cash-based trading system to import goods discreetly.

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