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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Y. Mara Teresa Hernndez and Jalal Bwaitel

Catholic Italy's Olympic host cities offer different access for Muslims to observe Ramadan

Milan Cortina Olympics Ramadan - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

This year's Olympic and Paralympic Games are located in Italy, a historically Catholic nation. And they coincide with Ramadan, the Muslim holy month that’s a time for dawn-to-dusk fasting, religious reflection and communal celebration.

One of the two host cities, Milan, is multicultural and cosmopolitan, and there are Islamic centers and mosques spread around the city to gather and worship. At least one is welcoming people of other faiths wishing to partake in iftar dinners, when Muslims break their daily fast.

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