This year, unusually, Ramadan and Lent run almost together in time. Muslims will be fasting from 17 February until 19 March. Lent began on 18 February and runs through to 2 April. Although these two religious practices have different requirements, they are remarkably similar in the expectations of behaviour that they expect.
For both Christians and Muslims, fasting is about more than just abstaining from food (and drink), it’s about cultivating an empathetic and respectful attitude towards those around us.
Ramadan fasting is more than just abstaining from food and drink. It is a holistic discipline of the heart. You might physically starve yourself all day. Yet, without guarding your behaviour, you may gain nothing but hunger. Link
Find daily Ramadan reflections here
Pope Leo XIV’s message for Lent
‘I would like to invite you to a very practical and frequently unappreciated form of abstinence: that of refraining from words that offend and hurt our neighbour. Let us begin by disarming our language, avoiding harsh words and rash judgement, refraining from slander and speaking ill of those who are not present and cannot defend themselves. Link | 
