Photos: Muslims observe first day of holy month Ramzan
Updated On May 29, 2017 08:59 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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