Beginning of Ramadan. Have no idea whether the neighbours observe the fast or not. Actually Cypriot Muslims are pretty relaxed in their religious observance. And in any case fasting is not really the essence of Ramadan. It’s a spiritual discipline but not a heavily penitential one. After dusk families and friends gather to enjoy a shared meal (curtailed, obviously, this year) which may include special foods and sweets. Further, Ramadan is also a time for charity, and as well as donations of money and food communal meals are often prepared for the homeless, the poor, and even those would be alone and wish to eat in the company of others.
Surprised to hear the produce truck as it was here only three days ago. Had by then thought that it might have been ordered to stop but equally possible that we may have missed it on occasion. This time none of the women opposite come out but I put on my mask (required as of today) and collect bags of oranges, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, peppers and onions. As much a sensual pleasure to look at as to eat.
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