Ramadan 2025: How Indians celebrate the holy month with faith, feasts and festivities
Ramadan 2025: From fasting to festive feasts, Ramadan in India is a blend of devotion, community and tradition. Here’s how
Ramadan 2025: From fasting to festive feasts, Ramadan in India is a blend of devotion, community and tradition. Here’s how Indians celebrate the holy month.
Ramadan in India is a vibrant and spiritual affair, marked by soulful prayers, grand feasts, and a deep sense of community. From beautifully lit mosques to bustling iftar markets, every corner of the country embraces the holy month with devotion and joy.(AFP)
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Sehri before dawn: Families wake up early for a pre-dawn meal before fasting begins.(Pexels)
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Mosque prayers: Special taraweeh prayers bring communities together at night.(Pexels)
Iftar feasts: Streets come alive with delicious treats like kebabs, biryani, and sweets.(Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
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Charity and giving: Zakat, the act of giving to those in need, is emphasized during Ramadan, reflecting the importance of charity and compassion in Islamic teachings. (Pexels)
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