The similar essence of Ramadan and Thanksgiving

For the first time in more than 30 years, Eid-al-Fitr,
today’s celebration that signals the end of Ramadan, falls on
the same week of Thanksgiving.
At first, I see an obvious disconnect between the Islamic holy
month of Ramadan and the American tradition of Thanksgiving ““
30 days of fasting compared to the much-loved American tradition of
stuffing oneself into immobility by feasting on turkey, apple pie
and other goodies.