Praying for victory: Ukraine Muslims mark Ramadan • FRANCE 24 English

“I had two options. To stay in the mosque... Or to stand up and defend my motherland. So I chose the latter option,“ explains Said Ismagilov, formerly one of Ukraine’s Islamic spiritual leaders, as Muslims observe Ramadan in the war-ridden country for a second year. One of the most important Muslim festivals, Ramadan requires believers to abstain from food and water from dawn to nightfall for a month. #Ukraine #Muslims #Ramadan 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: Discover the news in pictures on Instagram: