Kosovo’s Catholics and Muslims Mark Ash Wednesday and Ramadan in One Week

Kosovo’s Catholics and Muslims mark Ash Wednesday and Ramadan in one week

PRISTINA, Kosovo — Kosovo ‘s religious diversity came to light this week as the Balkan nation’s Christian and Muslim communities both embarked on a traditional period of fasting and spiritual reflection. This year marks a rare occasion when the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the Catholics’ Ash Wednesday coincided, encouraging tolerance and understanding between different religions. Kosovo, a young nation of 2 million people, is mo…

Kosovo's Catholics and Muslims mark Ash Wednesday and Ramadan in one week

Kosovo’s religious diversity came to light this week as the Balkan nation’s Christian and Muslim communities both embarked on a traditional period of fasting and spiritual reflection