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Watch as Muslim worshippers gathered for prayers in Mecca on Friday, 15 March during Ramadan. The start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan began for many of the world's 1.8 billion Muslims on ...

Religious pilgrims in Mecca were able to stream their experiences to the world live on Snapchat during Laylat al-Qadr, the 27th night of Ramadan, known as the "night of power." In response to a ...

Millions of Muslims from around the world have gathered in Mecca for the end of Ramadan. Saudi officials released no further details about the foiled attack. AFP/Getty Images Muslim worshippers ...

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar ... and making the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca once in their lifetime. Fasting is meant to encourage spiritual reflection.

Ramadan is the holiest month in Islam ... their food in order to donate it to hungry worshipers following him from Mecca. Muslims are encouraged to read the entire Qur’an during the month ...