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Across Europe, elected officials, business leaders, school superintendents, sports team owners\u2014even Christian and Jewish clergy\u2014are going out of their way to celebrate Ramadan, the month-long commemoration of the time when Muslims believe the Qur\u2019an was first revealed to Muhammad.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Ramadan in Europe: Gateway to Islamism<\/h3>\n

Soeren Kern | Ideological Defense Institute<\/a> | March 16, 2026<\/p>\n

Across Europe, elected officials, business leaders, school superintendents, sports team owners\u2014even Christian and Jewish clergy\u2014are going out of their way to celebrate Ramadan, the month-long commemoration of the time when Muslims believe the Qur\u2019an was first revealed to Muhammad.<\/p>\n

Practicing Muslims observe Ramadan by praying and fasting. They abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset and break the fast with the evening meal known as iftar<\/em>, an often elaborate, multi-course banquet enjoyed with family and friends at festive gatherings. It is the iftar<\/em> that most non-Muslims promote and participate in during Ramadan.<\/p>\n

Much of the non-Muslim support for Ramadan is coming from well-meaning individuals and organizations from across the political spectrum\u2014left, right, and center\u2014and is usually portrayed as part of an effort to promote freedom of religion, inclusion, and tolerance.<\/p>\n

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