Kosovo’s Catholics and Muslims mark Ash Wednesday and Ramadan in one week

PRISTINA, Kosovo — Kosovo ‘s religious diversity came to light this week as the Balkan nation’s Christian and Muslim communities both embarked on a traditional period of fasting and spiritual reflection.

This year marks a rare occasion when the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the Catholics’ Ash Wednesday coincided, encouraging tolerance and understanding between different religions.

Kosovo, a young nation of 2 million people, is more than 90 percent Muslim...