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Home / News / World News / Photos / From sunset prayers to shared meals: Glimpses of Ramadan from across the world

From sunset prayers to shared meals: Glimpses of Ramadan from across the world

Updated On: 20 February, 2026 01:44 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Iftar meals marked the beginning of Ramadan 2026 across the world as the Muslim community gathered in homes, mosques, and community spaces to break their first fast of the holy month on Thursday. Evening prayers and traditional dishes brought families and communities together in a spirit of faith, reflection, and unity. From local neighbourhoods to major cities, the start of the month was observed with devotion and gratitude. PICS/AFP

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Iftar meals marked the beginning of Ramadan 2026 across the world as the Muslim community gathered in homes, mosques, and community spaces to break their first fast of the holy month on Thursday. Evening prayers and traditional dishes brought families and communities together in a spirit of faith, reflection, and unity. From local neighbourhoods to major cities, the start of the month was observed with devotion and gratitude. PICS/AFP

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Iftar meals marked the beginning of Ramadan 2026 across the world as the Muslim community gathered in homes, mosques, and community spaces to break their first fast of the holy month on Thursday. Evening prayers and traditional dishes brought families and communities together in a spirit of faith, reflection, and unity. From local neighbourhoods to major cities, the start of the month was observed with devotion and gratitude. PICS/AFP
<p>Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is considered the holiest month in Islam. During this month, Muslims observe a fast from dawn to sunset, offer special prayers, practice charity, and focus on spiritual reflection and self-discipline</p>

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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is considered the holiest month in Islam. During this month, Muslims observe a fast from dawn to sunset, offer special prayers, practice charity, and focus on spiritual reflection and self-discipline

<p>Iftar is the meal eaten by Muslims at sunset to break their daily fast during Ramadan. It traditionally begins with dates and water, followed by a variety of dishes</p>

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Iftar is the meal eaten by Muslims at sunset to break their daily fast during Ramadan. It traditionally begins with dates and water, followed by a variety of dishes

<p>The occasion is often marked by togetherness, with families and communities gathering to share the meal</p>

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The occasion is often marked by togetherness, with families and communities gathering to share the meal

<p>Traditional dishes are prepared for the first Iftar of the holy month of Ramadan</p>

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Traditional dishes are prepared for the first Iftar of the holy month of Ramadan

<p>Men prepare iftar meals at the Wazir Akbar Khan Mosque in Kabul</p>

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Men prepare iftar meals at the Wazir Akbar Khan Mosque in Kabul

<p>People buy iftar meals to break their fast at a market in the southern Thai province of Narathiwat</p>

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People buy iftar meals to break their fast at a market in the southern Thai province of Narathiwat

<p>Vendors prepare fritters for iftar meals in Karachi&nbsp;</p>

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Vendors prepare fritters for iftar meals in Karachi 

<p>Community members come together at a mosque to distribute meals at Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta</p>

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Community members come together at a mosque to distribute meals at Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta

<p>The spirit of unity shines as people share food and prayers during Ramadan</p>

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The spirit of unity shines as people share food and prayers during Ramadan

<p>Plates filled with fruits, snacks, and traditional delicacies for Iftar in Pakistan</p>

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Plates filled with fruits, snacks, and traditional delicacies for Iftar in Pakistan

<p>A moment of reflection and faith marks the beginning of Ramadan worldwide.</p>

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A moment of reflection and faith marks the beginning of Ramadan worldwide.

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