Ramadan in Ruins: Lebanese Families Flee Homes

On this March 18th, here's what's shaping the world.

Thousands of Lebanese families have fled their homes and Beirut's southern suburbs due

to intensifying between Israel and Hezbollah.

Military evacuation orders and airstrikes have forced tens of thousands into shelters like

the Camille-Shamun Stadium, schools, and seafront areas during the holy month of Ramadan.

A-groups are stepping in with rice, soup, blankets, and tarps for protection from rain,

helping families break their daily fast at sundown, known as iftar.

Earlier this week, fresh warnings from the Israeli military prompted even quicker evacuations

as strikes loomed nearby.

Many displaced parents feel deep despair for their children, who face cold meals on sandy

beaches or crowded tents instead of warm family gatherings.

Farmers and mothers alike miss steaming meats, hot tea, and late-night chats with neighbors

that defined past Ramadan.

Some brave the no-go zones between strikes to grab cooking supplies from damaged homes,

racing back just in time.

Landlords often refuse rentals to she-eyed families fearing further targets, leaving

them stuck and flooded stadiums unable to return until border safety improves.

As Ramadan nears its end with Edal Fitter, families worry about scattered loved ones and

unreachable grays for prayers.

They describe feeling like strangers in their own country, with worship and traditions

overshadowed by war.

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