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Story summary
- Ramadan's iftar represents a collective experience emphasizing synchronization and community.
- As people gather to break their fast, they share unity that contrasts with solitary dining.
- The ritual restores shared time as participants pause to witness the sunset and hear the call to prayer.
- In an era of individualism and efficiency, iftar highlights communal presence and empathy and nourishes social and spiritual bonds.
