Ramadan Gatherings Continue in Tanzania Amid COVID-19

DAR ES SALAAM - While many countries with Muslim populations have imposed coronavirus restrictions during the holy month of Ramadan, Tanzania, which is more than a third Muslim, has not. Despite President Samia Suluhu Hassan's shift away from her predecessor's COVID-19 denial, the new leader has yet to take up measures recommended by global health authorities.

Mariam Kiringo usually observes the holy month of fasting every year.  She is now preparing an evening meal known in Arabic as Iftar for her family and friends to break the day’s fast.  Kiringo believes that being able to get together during this period, despite the coronavirus pandemic, is lucky.