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For Dr. Kiran Rahim, this year's Ramadan is like No Other , how she spends hours behind a hot mask, an intensive care unit for the treatment of people with Covid-19.

would Normally be the paediatric Registrar, take their children to her mother's house, where The Family eat Together , or head into The City to see some friends in a restaurant for Iftar - to break The Ritual fast meal.

in This year, she is Exhausted back home from Homerton University Hospital in north-east London, Her Husband and their two boys, six and three, Even on The Days you are not fasting, because of the intensity of their work.

The month of Ramadan, which starts this year on Thursday evening, as The Most sacred months in the Islamic calendar, and generally, the Muslims see fasting by not eating or drinking during daylight hours, as well as a time for prayer and reflection.

"how Many will fall the choice, if we work in the ITU (Intensive therapy unit)," Dr. Rahim Said .

"It's hard, in the PPE (personal protective equipment), you can only have one or two hours before you take it out and take a Drink . "

Dr. Rahin Said the celebrations of the Eid is also very different this year,

you Said that colleagues in The British Islamic medical Association had sought the advice of scholars who Said it could be a liberation for those who are in such an intense and crucial role

"It is a relief, but it is also really sad, because fasting is something I want to do," she says.

For others, which is done in the medical profession to break their fast, alone on a Break In their 12-hour shift, in stark contrast to the times that have gone before.

no chance of a holiday during Ramadan, as some do, also went out The Window when the lockout began.

And with restrictions to remain in force until at least 7. In may, Dr. Rahim, 33, Said she thought it was unlikely that Eid al-fatir, which comes at The End of Ramadan, to be celebrated would be able to in the usual way.

"Ramadan can be very hard, but you have to look forward to the Eid," she says. "I'm not sure We Are going to celebrate to be able to Eid this year. "

While things can be tough, she says, could the current situation will help things in the right perspective during a time of spiritual reflection.

"It will be different, but perhaps in many ways, it is a sincere Ramadan. We make a life by what we the hell could call on the earth, but most of us are lucky enough to still be able to do what we want to do. We can put food on The Table . It is still fighting many people without jobs or a roof over yourself. "

The Muslim Council of Britain, and advised believers to stay At Home .

the mosques were closed, families separated, sometimes Even in their own homes, the Muslims will not be able to break fast and pray Together - an important part of Ramadan.

But there are also positive, as in The Spirit of Ramadan, which calls for the community and charity-Muslims to try to help the needy in their areas.

In Stanmore, North-west London, the Hujjat mosque, Iftar-on-wheels delivery service, deliver More Than 150 households with meals to help during the month of Ramadan, volunteer, donate supplies and deliver the food, while restaurants in the community on the catering task.

"I think we see The Best in people," says Asim Nurmohamed, a managing Director at the mosque, "I think, 200 volunteers in 48 Hours is pretty incredible.

"Normally we would leave to feed 1,500 people in our centre over the month and Some People are really on you. to reach "

The Hope is, over 200 households in each night of Ramadan, with about 1,000 people, for the registration of your interest.

The centre also has harrow Council for the distribution of food to people in need with donations from the community, Mr. Nurmohamed Said .

would Normally come from Muslims, along with people of other faiths, to dine Together and celebrate Eid at The End of Ramadan

How many mosques Hujjat was streaming lectures and courses in the build-up to Ramadan, and will continue to do so in the course of the month.

to reach the people organised by The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA), a UK Muslim youth, charity, online fitness courses, as well as social activities and prayers, but also be committed to the larger community, during the month of Ramadan.

Abdul Lodhi, Director of the welfare and well-being in the case of the AMYA, Said it would be normal-sized meals, the members of the larger community are invited to learn more about Ramadan and Islam, but they were on the search for people online.

"One thing that we thought could really help at The Moment with all this uncertainty, the lessons you learn from fasting and how they can be applied to the lockdown situation," Mr Lodhi, who lives in east Cheshire, in Lancashire, Said .

"It is a very similar condition, if you are sober. It's not just about hunger, it is a lot more to it. You're not meant to use unnecessary speech, swear words, if you are watching TV.

"do you get frustrated, and you have to bite your tongue sometimes. Everyone knows how annoyed you can get when you are hungry.

"I think that resilience is something that people really relate to, and at The Moment use. "

Imam Sabah Ahmedi is, urge all to stay home during Ramadan

the London-based Imam , Sabah, Ahmedi, 26, Said Ramadan , hart did not have the opportunity in Real Life would be for the praying with the community in worship, but that he would take to Instagram for classes and prayers.

"Ramadan is all about upping your spirituality and closeness to God, and we all have more time to reflect and to grow in this year," he says.

But The Most important message is that everyone should stay home and try not to visit family or go to your mosque to be closed, he adds.

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Source of news: bbc.com