BEIRUT: The resilience of Lebanese families was brought to the fore as Ramadan and Christian Lent coincided this year amid a deepening economic crisis. The ability of families to endure and adapt was tested once more, renewing concerns about livelihoods across the country. Against the backdrop of worsening living conditions, the period has highlighted how the Lebanese people’s resilience and adaptability continue to shape their response to hardship. On Feb. 17, the government approved increases in the price of gasoline tanks, and raised VAT and customs fees.