Khartoum Celebrates Ramadan Amidst Sudan’s Ongoing Conflict. Khartoum, Sudan — City, Country — Despite the ongoing conflict in Sudan, residents of Khartoum marked the first day of Ramadan with a sense of community and hope on Thursday night. Men gathered in the streets of the capital to break their fast, a sight that has not been common since the war broke out almost three years ago.
Men shared dishes and sat on mats in the streets, sharing Iftar meals with their neighbors. Women remained at home for the fast-breaking meal. This communal gathering was a stark contrast to last year, when such gatherings were rare. “.
Last Ramadan, there were no more than two families. Today, we are 13 families breaking the fast together, and that’s in just one street, “said Abdelkader Omar, a resident.
The return of normalcy comes after the army recaptured the city last March. “.
Things are getting better than before. Thank God, the people in charge at Sanhori mosque brought back our memories, the good moments we used to have; they gave us hope, “said Ahmed Dafaa Allah, another resident.
However, life in Khartoum remains challenging.
The government is working to rehabilitate infrastructure and restore services, but soaring prices and the collapsing Sudanese currency have added to the difficulties.
The Sudanese pound has plummeted from 570 to the US dollar before the war to 3,500 on the black market in 2026. “People complain about prices, say they’re outrageous.
You can find everything, but the cost keeps rising, “said Mohamed, a market vendor.
While many families fled the fighting, they are increasingly returning to their homes in the cities of Khartoum, Omdurman, and Bahri.
The situation remains fluid, with fighting intensifying in other parts of the country like Kordofan and Darfur.
For now, though, residents of Khartoum are finding solace in the simple act of breaking their fast together. Further details are expected as the situation continues to develop.
