Thousands of Muslim devotees gathered at the historic Data Darbar mosque in Lahore to offer the last Friday prayers of the holy month of Ramadan. The occasion, known as Jummat ul Wida, holds special significance in the Islamic calendar as it marks the final Friday of Ramadan, drawing large crowds of devotees who come to seek blessings and offer prayers before the month of fasting comes to an end (Pics/AFP)

Shia Muslim faithful, including Iranian visitors and devotees from across the world, gathered at the historic Kufa Mosque in the holy city of Kufa, south of Baghdad, to observe Itikaf, a spiritual retreat during the blessed nights of Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Destiny. Considered one of the holiest nights of Ramadan, Laylat al-Qadr is believed to be the night when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad (Pics/AFP)