Matt Hancock praises Muslims for Ramadan ‘sacrifice’ amid pandemic lockdown

The holy month usually sees worshippers congregate, pray and celebrate together.

Britain's Health Secretary Matt Hancock has thanked Muslims across the UK for their “sacrifice” as they mark Ramadan amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The holy month, in which adult Muslims fast and reflect, begins on April 23 and usually sees worshippers congregate, pray and celebrate together, attending mosques in numbers.