Ramadan is the month of fasting, worship and charity for Muslims: pictures

Muslims around the world will begin daily fasting from dawn to sunset Ramadan It begins, marking a period of worship, contemplation and charity. The holy month, the ninth in the Islamic lunar calendar, brings families together for iftar meals. Ramadan begins on Wednesday or Thursday, and varies depending on the country due to different crescent sighting practices.

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