North Texas Muslims Observe Ramadan Beginning This Evening

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 PLANO (1080 KRLD) - North Texas Muslims are making preparations to observe Ramadan beginning tonight - but without the usual social interactions.

During the month-long Ramadan observances, Muslims fast during daylight hours but often come together for community meals in the evening.

But with social distancing rules and shelter-in-place orders, most Muslim families will remain home.

Rather than hold gatherings in their mosques, many imams will live-stream prayers, readings from the Koran and their customary preaching.