Ramadan, Lent more somber for Palestinians as Israel and Hamas war continues [Video]

CLEVELAND — Right now, Christians across the world are celebrating “holy week,” while Muslims are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. However, with death toll continuing to climb in Gaza, this is also a somber time for both Christians and Muslims who have connections to the conflict.

Abraham AlFarra spends his days fasting for Ramadan.

“It’s a good time to reflect and think of things a little differently,” said AlFarra.

In Islam, Ramadan is a holy month, where Muslims will fast, pray and meditate for 30 days. Jiryes Zakiab is an Orthodox Christian who’s also fasting, but for Lent.

“It’s about what you take in, you know, what we’re consuming on our phones, your thoughts, what is coming out of your mouth,” said Zakiab.

In Christianity, Lent for different denominations is also a time of fasting, prayer and reflection for 40 days.

This year, both holy periods fall during similar times, and each are practiced by large populations …