Ramzan kicks off in much of the Middle East amid soaring prices

The Muslim holy month of Ramzan, when the faithful fast from dawn to dusk began at sunrise Saturday in much of the Middle East, where Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sent energy and food prices soaring. The conflict cast a pall over the holiday when large gatherings over meals and family celebrations are a tradition.

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