[HIGHLIGHTS] The Muslim fasting month of Ramadan begins

The Muslim fasting month of Ramadan begins. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking during the day.

Around 200,000 Muslims live in Rhineland-Palatinate. Children, old and sick people and menstruating women are exempt from fasting. At the Sugar Festival, which lasts three days at the end of Ramadan, children receive gifts and sweets.. As of: March 8, 2024, 11:59 a.m CommentsPressSplit Tea and special sweets for the sugar festival.