Ramadan Around the World; A Photo Diary (Vol. 1)
Ramadan, the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, is a time when Muslim communities all around the world gather to practice and celebrate as one. It’s a time when life slows down just a little bit and priorities shift away from the daily grind and turn instead to family and faith, to the things that matter to us most. It’s a time of giving, of lending a helping hand to those in need.
Countries across the region are transformed, with brightly coloured lanterns lighting up every street, every shop and every home. Ramadan jingles fill the air and charitable tables line the alleyways of every city, making sure no soul goes unfed. It truly is a beautiful time of year.
Volunteers distribute free juice in the street in Cairo Image Credit
A father holds his daughter’s hands in prayer at the Jama Masjid in New Delhi Image Credit
Children decorate streets in Al-Beracil village in Giza, Egypt Image Credit
Turkish people break their fast next to the Hagia Sofia square in Istanbul Image Credit
Volunteers help distribute children's toys in Boston for "Humanitarian Day" during Ramadan Image Credit
Boys have their Iftar meal at a mosque in Karachi Image Credit
Friends pose for a photo as they prepare to break their fast on the beach in Rabat, Morocco Image Credit
Indonesian Muslims women perform an evening prayer called 'tarawih' marking the first eve of Ramadan at Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia Image Credit
Malaysian students break their fast at Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Image Credit
A pastry chef holds a tray of Arabic sweets at his bakery in Gaza City Image Credit
Morning prayers at Jama Masjid Mosque in New Delhi Image Credit
Muslim pilgrims walk around the Kaaba during Umrah, marking Ramadan in the city of Mecca Image Credit