Rabat – The Muslim community in Germany will officially observe the first day of Ramadan on Saturday, March 1st. accordingly The Giving Assalam Muske in Berlin.
Germany houses around 5.5 million Muslims, representation About 6.6% of the country’s population. Muslims represent the second largest religious group in Germany to Christians.
The observation of Ramadan in Germany is a completely different experience than in a country with a Muslim majority. The religious core practices remain the same, including the fast from sunrise to sunset, increased prayer and reflection. However, the atmosphere is particularly different for many Muslims in Germany.
In contrast to Muslim countries where Ramadan Daily life often transforms with shorter working hours, festive decorations and a community spirit in Germany feels Like just a month, except without food and water during the day.
Fasting in a non-Muslim country like Germany means to regularly juggle work or school schedule and at the same time do without food and drinks. The sense of community is also more difficult to find with traditions such as families such as families, mosque meetings and festive street lamps, which are largely absent in everyday life.
But in cities with large Muslim population groups such as Berlin, Frankfurt or Hamburg, mosques and cultural centers often organize Iftar meetings and night prayers (Taraweeh). This helps to ensure that Muslims, especially students, create more municipal atmosphere.
In addition, some Halal restaurants remain open for Sohours, and Muslim grocery stores have teamed up with traditional factors Ramadan Groceries.
