Muslims begin Ramadan celebrations under coronavirus pandemic for second year

Islam’s holiest time of the year began similarly to how the celebrations played out in 2020, featuring socially distant prayer and limited capacity in mosques.

Though lockdown restrictions in several Muslim-majority countries have eased since the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, most of the world still has some limits on social gatherings as millions of Muslims begin preparations for Ramadan, a month defined by long prayers, fasting, and self-reflection.