How the war has affected the way Palestinian Muslims observe Ramadan

We are now into the third week of Ramadan. Muslims around the world typically gather with friends and loved ones to celebrate and connect with their faith. This year is different though, with many eyes focused on the war in Gaza. While the UN Security Council has voted to demand an immediate ceasefire until the end of Ramadan, thousands of people remain displaced, and many are on the brink of starvation. Adel Iskandar is an associate professor of global communication at SFU, and the director of the Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies. Iskandar explains how the war has affected the way Palestinian Muslims observe Ramadan. #ramadan #palestine Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia