People celebrate the festival of Ramadan with a lot of fervour.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the lunar Hijri calendar.
Muslims fast from food, drink and intercourse during the daylight hours.
According to the Quran, fasting is a reflective exercise prescribed to become mindful of God and people adhere to this practice to feel closer to God.
Ramadan 2023 is also a time for celebrating the miracle of the Divine Quran.
During Laylat al-Qadr, also known as the Night of Power, the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad by Gabriel, peace be upon them.