From festive Ramadan fairs in Surabaya to flood-affected shelters in Aceh, Indonesia observes the holy month with prayer, fasting, and family meals. Communities blend devotion, resilience, and cultural traditions during this sacred period. Pics/AFP

As the sun dips below the horizon in Rawalpindi, hundreds of worshippers gather within the grand courtyard of the Jamia Mosque to break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan. Dates and water are passed around in quiet anticipation before the Maghrib call to prayer echoes through the air, signalling the end of the day’s fast. (PICS/ AFP)