Srinagar, April 4 -- "There's a lot of food, butit doesn't have the same joy it once held," Zoona said.

"In those days, Ramazan wasn't just about fasting and prayers; it was a time when families gathered around the Iftar Dastarkhwan, creating bonds that transcended blood ties," she recalled.

Anold city resident in her late seventies, Zoonapainted a vivid picture of a time when the arrival of Ramazan brought an unparalleled sense of community and togetherness.She vividly remembers the vibrant atmosphere of her neighborhood, where the entire Mohalla felt like one extended family. The simple act of one person rising for Suhoor (pre-dawn meals) would ripple through the entire community, awakening each household in unison.

"A single person ...