In picture: Muslims begin observing fasting month of Ramadan

In picture: Muslims begin observing fasting month of Ramadan
Tue Jul 1, 2014 08:46:26

Millions of Muslims begin observing the holy fasting month of Ramadan in many parts of the world. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is the time when Muslims around the world fast for one month and break their fast after evening prayers by having an “iftar” meal.

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In picture: Muslims begin observing fasting month of RamadanIn picture: Muslims begin observing fasting month of RamadanIn picture: Muslims begin observing fasting month of RamadanIn picture: Muslims begin observing fasting month of RamadanIn picture: Muslims begin observing fasting month of RamadanIn picture: Muslims begin observing fasting month of RamadanIn picture: Muslims begin observing fasting month of RamadanIn picture: Muslims begin observing fasting month of RamadanIn picture: Muslims begin observing fasting month of Ramadan
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