'An Emptying Of That Community': Observing Ramadan During A Pandemic




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Summary: On the evening of Thursday, April 23, the crescent moon was born, and for the estimated 4,000 to 6,000 Muslims in Vermont, Ramadan began. In a normal year, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar is marked with evening gatherings at the mosque, time with friends and family, and, after fasting during the day, eating lots of good food at night. But this year, due to COVID-19 concerns, much of that has changed.