As Ramadan approaches, the Bureij Camp in central Gaza faces a grim reality with its mosques reduced to rubble, leaving worshippers searching for places to pray. The Al-Furqan mosque, once one of the largest in the camp, has been completely destroyed, leaving no trace of its former glory. A journalist reporting for Al Jazeera highlighted that the caretakers were unable to save even the Qurans or the loudspeakers from the destruction before the bombing took place, an issue mirrored at many mosques in the area.

Sheikh Nasser Abu Gharqud confirmed that nearly all mosques in Bureij Camp have been targeted, stating that a total of 14 mosques within the camp and 10 more behind the yellow line have been entirely demolished. He expressed sorrow over the loss of not only the mosques but also all their contents, including Qurans and libraries, stating that everything within them has been destroyed. The targeting of these places of worship has left the community grappling with a pressing spiritual void during a significant religious month.

As a result of the destruction, worship practices have shifted from the traditional mosques to makeshift locations. Initially, prayers resumed in UNRWA schools before moving to temporary prayer areas fashioned from tarps and wood, and ultimately inside agricultural greenhouses. Sheikh Abu Gharqud noted that these temporary prayer areas are practically inadequate, illustrating the resilience and adaptability of the community amidst dire circumstances while highlighting the grave challenges they face in practicing their faith during Ramadan.