Feature: U.S.-led sanctions cripple Ramadan charity work in Syria

DAMASCUS, April 30 (Xinhua) -- In war-torn Syria, charity kitchens have played a unique role in providing sustained relief for the displaced and the poor, especially during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. However, the U.S.-led Western sanctions on the country has crippled their endeavors.

Since the outbreak of the Syrian war in 2011, charity kitchens offering free Iftar meals during Ramadan have mushroomed in big cities including the capital Damascus, soon becoming a symbol of Ramadan in the country.