Fasting in quarantine can be depressing, and particularly if it isn’t shared with your family, friends and loved ones. As we all try to adjust to the ‘new normal’, Muslims around the world have found new ways to connect and rekindle the community spirit during this holy month. In the UK, the Ramadan Tent Project launched a virtual Iftar to unite millions through Zoom, and in other places such as Canada and the United States, mosques and Muslim communities are gathering online through websites such as VirtualRamadan.ca and free online lectures and prayers. As the number of COVID-19 cases increase in Egypt, surpassing 4,000 cases, it is important to continue abiding by the distancing measures. However, there are also ways to connect. Here are a few suggestions on how to host a virtual Iftar with your friends and family. 1. Gather your friends in a chat First thing’s first is to gather all your list of invited friends in a chat, whether it is WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger. Once you’ve got them all in, start sharing with one another your schedules and start agreeing on a time where you’re all…
