Twitter’s public nature allows Muslims all over the world to access real-time information and connect with one another during #Ramadan.
From faith and wellness to food and entertainment, live conversations unfold during the holy month keeping everyone informed about #WhatsHappening in the moment.
To enhance your #Ramadan experience, Twitter has rolled out exciting plans including the launch of new emojis, live broadcasts and much more:
Emojis
Want to add more character to your conversations? Include the following hashtags in your Tweets during the holy month to unlock a newly-designed crescent moon emoji:
Last year, Twitter launched two additional emojis that were a great success, so Twitter decided to bring them again to you with a new design. The first is an illustration of a date with a glass of yoghurt, that is commonly used to break fast.
The second emoji is that of a #Ramadan-themed lantern.
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Live broadcast of the Holy Mosque
Twitter is excited to announce the Periscope broadcast of the Holy Mosque live from Makkah through @MOCI_KSA. Experience the spirit of #Ramadan this year by viewing the daily evening broadcast of the prayers from 8.30pm - 10pm KSA, brought to you by the Ministry of Culture and Information in Saudi Arabia.
First live show on Twitter in MENA
In the Middle East and North Africa, Twitter is launching the first ever live show streaming on Twitter, #HawanahZein. The show will take place in broadcast partnership with YallaFeed and will focus on what’s happening in the Arab world on Twitter during the month of Ramadan. Sponsored by Unilever, it will air every Monday and Thursday from 12am - 12.20am KSA via @YallaFeed. The first episode will be streamed on May 17.
Twitter usage has spiked during #Ramadan2017, recording 118 million #Ramadan related conversations globally, with a 22% year on year increase. People spent 10% more time on the platform and watched 17% more videos. For example, Saudi Arabia alone has recorded an 88% increase in Tweet volume in comparison to #Ramadan2016.
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