Red Cross to discuss Ventimiglia refugee Ramadan aid

(ANSA) - Ventimiglia, June 16 - The Italian and French chapters of the Red Cross will meet Tuesday to discuss Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting that begins June 17-18.
    The two humanitarian organizations will talk about ways to help the refugees now camping out at the Italian-French border at Ventimiglia, 30% of whom are observant Muslims from northern Africa.
    The yearly religious fast calls for believers to refrain from food, drink and other activities from dawn until sunset.