Lanterns Over Rubble Gaza Observes First Ramadan Since Genocide
For residents, decorating is more than a seasonal ritual—it is an act of reclaiming life. Amid ash and dust, banners reading “Ramadan Mubarak” and “Welcome, Holy Month” hang above alleyways scarred by bombardment. Red and yellow lights illuminate the gray skyline, powered by small generators that operate for only a few hours each night, enough to give a sense of normalcy.
Children run between tents, laughing as they test lanterns that survived the war. Yasser Al-Sattari, a local resident overseeing the decorations, lost his home, wife, sister, and several extended family members in the conflict. He emphasized the importance of preserving joy for children:
“We refuse to let war steal Ramadan joy from our children. They have already lost too much.”
Despite the destruction, the decorations represent resilience and hope, a small but meaningful effort to reclaim normalcy and preserve traditions in Gaza’s shattered neighborhoods.
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