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Breaking fast in the rubble during Ramadan

Breaking fast in the rubble during Ramadan
by Saher Alghorra


On March 4, 2025, during the holy month of Ramadan, Palestinian Tamer Hassan El Shafei breaks his fast with his wife and children inside the remains of their almost completely destroyed home in Beit Lahia, Gaza. Seated around a small table in a partially collapsed room, the family shares a simple evening meal surrounded by the rubble and debris that stretch across the devastated neighborhood. The background, with its ruins and dusty roads, highlights the scale of destruction that Palestinians are still experiencing. The family, attempting to preserve a sense of normality despite the devastation around them, embodies resilience and strength.