Amid the death and destruction left behind by more than a year of war, Palestinians in the Abu Mustafa neighborhood of Khan Younis welcomed the first day of Ramadan early Saturday morning with a communal suhoor,

This Ramadan is nothing like the ones before,” said one resident as the holy fasting month for Muslims began. “The war has drained it of meaning.”

A red-covered table stretching several hundred metres carved a path through mounds of rubble in southern Gaza on Saturday, as families gathered to break their fast during the first day

The Muslim holiday of Ramadan starts tonight, Feb. 28, and lasts until March 29. The monthlong observance of Ramadan is a period of introspection, communal prayer and reading the Qurʾān. According to Islam, those who observe the holy month of Ramadan with fasting, prayer and faithful intention are forgiven by God for their past sins.

It’s Ramadan. But what if you’re not a Muslim, just a considerate person? Follow these 10 easy etiquette tips and earn some points with your friends who are Muslims and fasting during the daylight hours.

Ramadan is a sacred time for Muslims around the world. Here's how non-Muslims can learn more and share the celebration.