Ramadan, the Islamic month
of fasting, began earlier this week, with the observation of the Hilal, or new
moon. Throughout this ninth month on the Islamic calendar, devout Muslims must
abstain from food, drink, and sex from dawn until sunset. The fast, one of the
five pillars of Islam, is seen as a time for spiritual reflection, prayers, and
charity. After sunset, Muslims traditionally break the fast by eating three
dates, performing the Maghrib prayer, and sitting down to Iftar, the main
evening meal, where communities and families gather together. Gathered here are
images of Muslims around the world observing Ramadan this year, including areas
of recent turmoil, like Egypt
and Turkey
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