The holy month of Ramadan falls on the Gaza Strip in 2026, and the war is still going on. Fasting under bombardment and suffering fills the worn-out tents that do not protect against the summer heat or the winter cold. The question today is no longer "What will we cook for breakfast?" but "Will we find clean water to break our fast?"
Ramadan in Gaza. Fasting under bombardment
Gaza has long been known for its warm reception of Ramadan, from lighting lanterns on narrow streets to praying minarets. But as the war has dragged on for two and a half years, the scene looks very different. Fasting under bombardment has become the headline, with tents lacking the slightest element of privacy or security.
Instead of the sound of mesharati, the displaced wake up to the buzz of drones, and instead of a full breakfast table, dozens of displaced people share a single "bottle" of water and a few, if any, tents full of suffering, where hunger has turned into a reality forced by siege and war. As crossings and regional tensions continue to close, prices for basic goods have crazily doubled. The price of flour in Gaza and the scarcity of vegetables have become new.
- Lack of Protein Meat and poultry are distant dreams.
- Water pollution Total dependence on untreated water has led to the spread of intestinal diseases among fasting people, increasing the difficulty of fasting.
- Lack of fuel Families are forced to light fires with pieces of plastic and worn clothes to cook, causing respiratory problems inside displacement camps.
Children are trying to make cardboard lanterns and color them, and magnifications are heard coming out of the rubble. But this resilience does not negate the fact that residents have reached the stage of "forced acceptance" of suffering, the most dangerous form of coping, where death and hunger become ordinary everyday details.
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How can the people of Gaza help in Ramadan to alleviate the suffering of fasting under bombardment?
The Gaza Strip has been burdened with soreness for more than two years. Ramadan comes when the smell of incense and musk is mixed with the dust of rubble and the continuous fumes of shells. Also this year, lanterns are not hanging on the doors of houses that have become a relic after an eye. Here in Gaza, suffering is not limited to abstaining from food and drink, but extends to a daily struggle for survival, amid a famine that is ravaging bodies and an exodus to seek a clean drink of water or a piece of bread that restores what is left of life.
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1. Financial contributions
With food prices so high and so difficult to provide, financial donations have become one of the most important means of support that help meet the basic needs of the people of Gaza. Many families are no longer able to provide for their daily needs, especially with the decline in income sources and the high cost of living. Financial donations enable humanitarians to buy food and distribute it to families in need.
These donations also help to provide breakfasts for fasting people during Ramadan, as well as the processing of food parcels containing basic items such as rice, flour, oil, and sugar, which will provide families with enough time. Financial donations not only affect food, but also provide the basic necessities that families need in their daily lives, thus alleviating their suffering and helping them overcome difficult conditions.
2. Digital Awareness
Don’t underestimate the power of the word in Ramadan. Social media has become an effective tool in conveying the truth and the voice of those affected to the world. Every publication, post or repost can contribute to raising awareness of the difficult humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
Digital outreach also helps to draw the attention of humanitarian institutions and supporters to the scale of need, and encourages people to donate and participate in relief campaigns. As humanitarian information and stories become more widely known, people around the world are more united, contributing to the push for more humanitarian aid.
Sharing reliable news, publishing donation campaigns, and talking about the suffering of families in Gaza are all simple but can make a big difference in supporting them and alleviating their suffering.
3. Focus on Christmas and the needs of children
As the days of Ramadan progress, children increasingly need to feel the joy of Eid despite the rubble and the difficult conditions. For children, Eid is not just a passing occasion, but a moment to look forward to in the new clothes and feel the special atmosphere that accompanies these days. But in a difficult humanitarian situation, many families may not be able to provide for the most basic needs of their children.
Therefore, the importance of initiatives that focus on providing Eid clothes for children, along with some basic needs that help them to live this occasion with joy and tranquility. Supporting children not only meets their financial needs, but also contributes to bringing hope to their hearts and alleviating the effects of the harsh conditions they are going through, so that Eid is an occasion that carries them with some happiness despite all the challenges.
The challenge in the fast is not to stop food and drink for a few hours, but to secure the Breakfast, which has become overwhelmed and dangerous, while Muslims around the world are waiting for the ears of the family meeting, the displaced in Gaza are rushing hours before sunset on a strenuous search trip, one of them standing in long wooden lines to get a few liters of unfilled water, and they're looking for a stone.
