Ramadan is observed every year on the 9th month of the Islamic calender. Fasting is the fourth pillar of Islam, Muslims around the world observe the holy month with religious zeal in obedience to Allah Almighty to purify their soul.

Fasting involves abstaining from food and drink and other bodily pleasures from dawn till dusk. It helps in spiritual cleansing. Muslims offer more charity this month in the name of Allah seeking his blessings and forgiveness.

Special food is prepared for Iftar and Sahoor which includes the tradional delicacies.

A vendor preparing Jalebi

Traffic wardens breaking fast during duty hours

Muslims offering Tarawih prayer in Peshawar

Women offering Tarawih prayer in Al Aqsa Mosque

Muslims observe Ramadan in Tehran

Men offering Fajar prayer in Kuwait.

Tarawih prayer in Iraq

Women offering Tarawih in Indonesia

Breaking fast in Islamabad

People breaking fast in Istanbul

Prayers being offered in Netherland

People breaking fast in Istanbul