First Ramadan after truce brings flicker of joy to devastated Gaza
Little Ramadan lanterns and string lights appeared on streets lined with collapsed buildings and piles of rubble in Gaza City, bringing joy and respite as Islam's holiest month began — the first since October's ceasefire.In the Omari mosque, dozens of worshippers performed the first Ramadan morning prayer, fajr, with bare feet on the carpet but donning heavy jackets to stave off the winter cold."Despite the occupation, the destruction of mosques and schools, and the demolition of our homes ... we came in spite of these harsh conditions," said Abu Adam, a resident of Gaza City who came to pray.
