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Ramadan Explained: How Muslims observe the Islamic holy month

(15 Feb 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS ARCHIVE: Jerusalem - 22 March 2023 ++NIGHT SHOTS++ 1. Various of people praying by the Al Aqsa Mosque ASSOCIATED PRESS ARCHIVE: Dhaka, Bangladesh - 31 March 2025 2. Various of people gathered for Eid prayers ASSOCIATED PRESS Cairo, Egypt - 9 February 2026 3. SOUNDBITE (English) Mariam Fam, The Associated Press: “Around the world, Muslims will soon begin observing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. During Ramadan, observant Muslims fast daily from dawn to sunset. That includes abstaining from all food and drink. Yes, not even a sip of water. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, and observant Muslim see various meanings and lessons in adhering to it.” ASSOCIATED PRESS ARCHIVE: New Delhi - 22 April 2023 4. Sunrise over New Delhi 5. Wide of Muslims taking part in Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India 6. Wide of prayer 7. Tight of prayer ASSOCIATED PRESS Cairo, Egypt - 9 February 2026 8. SOUNDBITE (English) Mariam Fam, The Associated Press: “Ramadan is a time for increased worship, religious reflection, and charity. The devout typically stream into mosques for congregational prayers and dedicate more time for religious contemplation and the reading of the Quran, the Muslim holy book. Families and friends often gather around food to break their daily fast in a meal known as Iftar in Arabic. They can also eat a pre-dawn meal called Suhur to hydrate and nurture their bodies ahead of the daily fast.” ASSOCIATED PRESS ARCHIVE: Cairo, Egypt - 26 March 2024 9. Pan of people cheering and celebrating before iftar 10. Organizers distributing meals 11. Top shot of people breaking their fast ASSOCIATED PRESS Cairo, Egypt - 9 February 2026 12. SOUNDBITE (English) Mariam Fam, The Associated Press: “Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and it cycles through the seasons. Muslims are ethnically and racially diverse and not all Ramadan traditions are rooted in religion. Some customs may transcend borders while others can vary across cultures. Many social rituals center on gatherings and socializing after the daily fast. Some Muslims decorate their homes or throng to markets and Ramadan bazaars.” ASSOCIATED PRESS ARCHIVE: Lagos, Nigeria - 30 March 2025 13. Wide of Muslims praying 14. Various tights of Muslims praying ASSOCIATED PRESS ARCHIVE: Baghdad, Iraq - 7 April 2023 15. Various of people in the street near shrine of by Imam Al-Khadim ASSOCIATED PRESS ARCHIVE: Cairo, Egypt - 17 March 2023 16. Keychains in shape of lantern 17. Family in market area 18. Lanterns 19. Various of people shopping ASSOCIATED PRESS Cairo, Egypt - 9 February 2026 20. SOUNDBITE (English) Mariam Fam, The Associated Press: “Here in Egypt, Ramadan is typically a festive time. Colorful lanterns are bought for children and displayed at many homes and stores. Ramadan songs may be played to welcome the month and a lineup of new television series is unveiled during the month.” ASSOCIATED PRESS ARCHIVE: Cairo, Egypt - 7 March 2025 21. Various of whirling dervishes spinning during performance ASSOCIATED PRESS Cairo, Egypt - 9 February 2026 22. SOUNDBITE (English) Mariam Fam, The Associated Press: “To greet someone who is observing Ramadan, you can say Happy Ramadan or Ramadan Kareem. After Ramadan, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which translates to the holiday or the feast of breaking the fast.”   ASSOCIATED PRESS ARCHIVE: Lagos, Nigeria - 30 March 2025 23. Various of excited Muslim faithful singing ASSOCIATED PRESS 25. Close of balloons Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...