Families in Gaza are marking Ramadan amid a fragile ceasefire and worries about renewed fighting. Maisoon al-Barbarawi, a mother living in a refugee tent in Bureij camp, shares modest decorations and a small lantern with her son to bring joy despite hardship. "My means are limited, but what matters is that the children feel happy," she told Al Jazeera. The ceasefire began on October 10, 2025, slowing the intensity of conflict compared to previous years. Yet shelling still occurs sometimes. Maisoon lost her home early in the war and has lived displaced for three Ramadans, struggling to build normal life. "Every day they are safe is a day worth gratitude and joy," she said. Many people in Gaza rely on aid to eat. Hanan al-Attar, who fled from northern Gaza, received a food parcel on Ramadan’s first day. "This will be perfect for tomorrow’s suhoor," she said happily. Cooking fuel is scarce, forcing families to cook over open fires. Hanan saved a gas cylinder just for Ramadan meals. Both women expressed fear the war could return, as it did briefly last year during Ramadan. Prices remain high and many cannot store food due to power cuts. Most hope Ramadan will pass without more violence. "May this Ramadan be one of goodness and peace for everyone," Hanan prayed. Despite grief and scarcity, Gaza’s families try to find moments of joy and hold onto hope for safety, peace, and a return to their homes.