In pictures: Holy month of Ramadan across the globe

By Web Desk

May 17, 2018

The holy month of Ramadan has commenced world-over with Muslims observing day’s long fast to empathize with the sufferings of poverty-stricken and the underprivileged.

While in some countries, such as the USA and Canada, May 16 marked the start of Ramadan this year; for the rest of the world including Pakistan, today (May 17) is the beginning of the blessed month.

Here is a glimpse of how Muslims in different countries across the globe are observing fasts during Ramadan.

Members of the moon sighting committee gather and use telescope for the new moon that will mark the start of Ramadan, from Pakistan's Meteorological Department (PMD) building in Karachi, Pakistan. REUTERS

Indonesian Muslims pray at the first day of holy fasting month of Ramadan at Istiqlal mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia. REUTERS — Members of the moon sighting committee gather and use telescope for the new moon that will mark the start of Ramadan, from Pakistan's Meteorological Department (PMD) building in Karachi, Pakistan. REUTERS