How Ramadan is celebrated around the world

How Ramadan is celebrated around the world
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An internally displaced Somali Muslim woman prepares Iftar meals during the month of Ramadan at a makeshift camp in Mogadishu, Somalia May 7, 2019. REUTERS/Feisal Omar
Updated 07 May 2019
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How Ramadan is celebrated around the world

Muslims worldwide are welcoming the holy month of Ramadan with much anticipation and delight.

Traditionally marked by the sighting of the crescent moon, more than 1 billion Muslims will celebrate and reflect on their faith as they fast from sunrise to sunset for the whole month.

Designed to purify the body and focus on spirituality, Ramadan is a time when traditions and customs are highlighted, giving each country its unique spirit.