{"id":87766,"date":"2020-04-20T04:20:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T04:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=87766"},"modified":"2021-04-05T13:01:28","modified_gmt":"2021-04-05T13:01:28","slug":"social-distancing-during-ramadan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/social-distancing-during-ramadan.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Practice Social Distancing During Ramadan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

IN THIS POST<\/strong>
– What is social distancing<\/a>
– Avoid iftar and sehri gatherings<\/a>
– Hold virtual get-togethers<\/a>
– Limit trips to the grocery store<\/a>
– Opt for online shopping<\/a>
– Make donations online<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The holy month of Ramadan is almost here and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is showing no signs of slowing down. Owing to a continuous rise in the number of COVID-19 cases across the globe, almost all countries including Pakistan are still under different stages of lockdown to slow down the spread of the potentially deadly disease. Health experts have deemed social distancing as the most effective way to prevent the virus, with authorities asking people to stay indoors and avoid any social gatherings. Since this sacred month is traditionally the time when families and friends come together to share a meal and celebrate their blessings, one of the biggest concerns right now among people is how can one practice social distancing during Ramadan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The thing is, you can definitely celebrate Ramadan while social distancing. Although it might seem a little unconventional to some, one must remember that nothing is as important as the health of their family and loved ones. Not to mention, precaution is better than cure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social distancing during coronavirus is a necessity, which means you need to follow the recommendations of the health experts and government officials in order to stay safe from the virus that has affected over two million people across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before we discuss some easy ways to practice social distancing during Ramadan, let\u2019s take a quick look at what this term actually means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Distancing During Coronavirus <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The outbreak of coronavirus in Pakistan has had a significant effect on our daily and work lives<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practising social distancing means reducing person-to-person contact to help slow down the spread of infection through respiratory droplets, which are discharged when an infected person coughs or sneezes. While practising social distancing, one needs to maintain physical distance from other people, stay indoors, avoid attending any gatherings, and curtail every other form of social contact. Even if the other person seems healthy, one must practice caution as they could just be asymptomatic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the major dos and don\u2019ts of social distancing during COVID-19<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n