Britain's 3million Muslims praised for following social distancing in Ramadan
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mirror.co.ukBritain's three million Muslims were praised tonight for following strict social distancing guidelines during the month of Ramadan.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock hailed Muslims for not getting together at sunset to break their daily fast, in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Traditionally, Muslims celebrate the end of fasting each evening with friends and family in a meal called Iftar. But elders told them not to gather for the nightly meals – fearing it would fuel the transmission of coronavirus.
Speaking at the Downing Street conference, Mr Hancock said: “Recent weeks have shown that there is something we can all do, and that's to follow the rules on social distancing. “I am acutely aware of how difficult this has been, and
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