How Ramadan shows up in Internet trends
During Ramadan, there are noticeable shifts in internet usage patterns in countries where the holiday is observed. Internet traffic increases before sunrise as people wake up earlier for their pre-dawn meal (Suhur) and decreases after sunset when they break their fast with Iftar. Countries such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Morocco, Libya, and Turkey show significant increases in internet usage before sunrise during Ramadan. After the holiday ends, daily total internet traffic varies depending on the country, with some experiencing an increase while others see a decrease. Sunsets also bring more internet traffic after Ramadan as people continue to use the internet for socializing and entertainment. Overall, these changes in internet usage patterns highlight the human impact on the internet during religious holidays like Ramadan.
Company
Cloudflare
Date published
May 16, 2022
Author(s)
João Tomé
Word count
1153
Language
English
Hacker News points
11