Across the Islamic world, Muslims are preparing for Ramadan.<br />The holy fasting month begins on around Thursday.<br />But Reuters reports Muslims are having to deal with a supremely inconvenient fact about the novel coronavirus pandemic.<br />Namely, enforced social distancing at a time when socializing is almost sacred.<br />The spirit of Ramadan is one of family and togetherness – community, reflection, charity and prayer.<br />But with shuttered mosques, coronavirus curfews and bans on mass prayers, some 1.8 billion Muslims are facing a Ramadan like never before.
