Photos: Muslims observe first day of holy month Ramzan

Muslim across the India observe the beginning of the holy month of Islamic calendar, ‘Ramzan’ from today. Ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Ramzan is observed as a fasting period by Muslims, who abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset (Sonu Mehta / HT Photo)

Updated on: May 29, 2017 8:59 AM IST

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Muslim across the India observe the beginning of the holy month of Islamic calendar, ‘Ramzan’ from today. Ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Ramzan is observed as a fasting period by Muslims, who abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset (Sonu Mehta / HT Photo)

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Devotees break their fast on the first day of Ramzan at Jama Masjid in Old Delhi. The lanes of Old Delhi become a paradise for food lovers looking for something delicious to gorge on during Ramzan. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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Illuminated Jama Masjid seen on the first day of Ramzan. (Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)

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Muslims wake up early morning for the pre-dawn ‘sehri’ meal renouncing food and water during the day before breaking their fasts in the evening. (Sonu Mehta / HT Photo)

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Muslims fast during Ramzan to purify themselves and to better understand the plight of those who suffer from hunger. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam.The month lasts around 29–30 days and the Muslims will fast between dawn and dusk. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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As Islam follows a lunar calendar, the holy month begins every year about 11 days earlier and its commencement is traditionally determined by the appearance of the new moon. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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Muslims men take selfie after offering prayers on the first day of Ramzan at Jama Masjid, New Delhi. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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On the end of the month Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated to mark the end of the month, based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon. (Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)