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)

As Ramadan begins, cities across Pakistan come alive with prayers. From bustling marketplaces to serene mosques, here are glimpses of how the country welcomed Islam’s holiest month with faith, reflection, and charity. PICS/AFP