A look at how the Holy month of Ramadan began around the world.
It is believed that the Holy Quran was unveiled to mankind by Prophet Muhammad in the Holy month of Ramadan.
With the sighting of the crescent moon on July 6, the holy month would go on till July 7, in 2016.
The intended purpose of Ramadan is to develop morality and character, however, it puts into perspective the population around the world which remains hungry.
Iftars are organised to break the fast everyday after sundown. And if you haven't attended an Iftar dinner, you definitely should. It is a gala dinner that is prepared everyday for the month and it is a culinary artwork.
Since it is a communal meal, it is always made in excess and feeds everyone irrespective of ones religion.
Eid ul-Fitr, one of the two major celebrations for Muslims mark the end of the month of Ramadan, which on 2016 is expected to be on July 7, depending on the sighting of the moon.
Take a look at some of the photos that show how Ramadan is being celebrated around the world.
1. Decor of orphan children dancing, Al Amin Mosque, Lebanon
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A decoration depicting dancing orphans is placed in front of Al Amin Mosque ahead of Ramadan in Beirut, Lebanon, June 4, 2016. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
2. At the market for Ramadan Lanterns, Egypt
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A woman with her daughter look at a stall selling festival lights and Ramadan lanterns, or "fanoos Ramadan", at Sayida Zienab district market during the first day of Ramadan in old Cairo, Egypt June 6, 2016. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
3. Ramadan Tarawih Prayer, Istiqlal mosque, Indonesia
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Muslims attend the Ramadan tarawih prayer at Istiqlal mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 5, 2016. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
4. Shorja wholesale market, Baghdad, Iraq
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People shop for the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan at the Shorja wholesale market in central Baghdad, Iraq, June 6, 2016. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
5. Palestinians pray at Al-Sayed Hashem mosque, Gaza City
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Palestinians pray at the al-Sayed Hashem mosque in Gaza City on June 6, 2016, on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.Islamic authorities across much of the world -- from the most populous Muslim-majority country Indonesia to Saudi Arabia, home to the faiths holiest sites -- announced the start of the fasting month with the sighting of the crescent moon. Marking the divine revelation received by Prophet Mohammed, the month sees Muslim abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and from seeking sexual pleasures from dawn to dusk. (Photo courtesy - AFP)
