Even though Yemen remains mired in one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises — after nine years of war and the resultant economic collapse — its ancient Ramadan customs remain strong. These time-honoured traditions, handed down over generations, continue despite the difficulties ordinary Yemenis face, including the lack of jobs, suspended salaries, soaring prices, and currency devaluation. Yemeni families begin preparing for Ramadan at the start of Shaban (the eighth lunar month in the Islamic calendar, which precedes the month of Ramadan), by buying and storing the various ingredients and …