Muslim fasting month Ramazan begins in ruined Middle East
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AP photographers captured the marking of the first of Ramazan through the lens
(AP) – The Muslim holy month of fasting began with the sighting of moon on February 28. Some countries began fasting on Saturday while some on Sunday due to different time zones. Associated Press photographers captured the marking of the first of Ramazan through the lens.
SYRIA: Residents father for iftar in the Jobar neighbourhood, which was devastated by the Syrian war, in Damascus on March 1.
SYRIA: A table is being prepared for iftar by the Turkish Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH), on the first day of Razama in the Jobar neighbourhood, which was devastated by the Syrian war, in Damascus on March 1.
SYRIA: Residents father for iftar, the fast-breaking meal, organised by the Turkish Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH), on the first day of Razama in the Jobar neighbourhood, which was devastated by the Syrian war, in Damascus on March 1.
GAZA: Palestinians hang decorations next to their destroyed homes in preparation for the holy month of Ramazan in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on Feb 28.
GAZA: Palestinians have dinner inside their destroyed apartment decorated for the holy month of Ramazan in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on Feb 28.
GAZA: A Palestinian woman carried a muddy bucket as she walks between tents in a sprawling tent camp adjacent to destroyed homes and buildings in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on March 1.
GAZA: a sprawling tent camp for displaced Palestinians sits adjacent to destroyed homes and buildings in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on March 1.
