Coffee-hooked Libyans brace for low-caffeine Ramadan days

Italy left a deep cultural mark on Libya, the only Arab country it colonised: a national love of espresso. But as the fasting month of Ramadan approaches, Libyans are preparing to go without. Throughout the Islamic holy month, which is due to begin this week, observant Muslims are expected to refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk. – Photos: AFP

Italy left a deep cultural mark on Libya, the only Arab country it colonised: a national love of espresso. But as the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan approaches, Libyans are preparing to go without.

Throughout the Islamic holy month, which is due to begin this week, observant Muslims everywhere are expected to refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk.