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Last week, Muslims around the world, commenced a month-long fast for Ramadan, the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. Ramadan was established as a Holy Month for Muslims after the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad in 610 CE on the occasion known as Laylat al-Qadr, frequently translated as “the Night of Power. During this month, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and sexual intercourse, and spend time in prayer, reading the Qur’an and other spiritual pursuits. Above are photos from around the world.
Editor’s note: The abstinence of these things are is from dawn to dusk. Other important aspects are to elevate oneself in moral values and practice these beyond the month of ramadan also. All practices in Islam (& all religions) are towards refinement of an individual on a daily basis.
