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Last days of Ramazan

Agencies | Dawn.com Published July 25, 2014
A youth looks on before prayers as Israeli police stand by a perimeter on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan close to the Damascus Gate of the Old City in Jerusalem — REUTERS
A youth looks on before prayers as Israeli police stand by a perimeter on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan close to the Damascus Gate of the Old City in Jerusalem — REUTERS
Indian muslims offer Jummat-ul-Vida, the last congregational Friday prayers in the holy month of Ramadan at Jama Masjid in New Delhi — AFP
Indian muslims offer Jummat-ul-Vida, the last congregational Friday prayers in the holy month of Ramadan at Jama Masjid in New Delhi — AFP
Muslims pray after the last Friday prayers of the holy fasting month of Ramadan at the Jama Masjid (Grand Mosque) in the old quarters of Delhi —REUTERS
Muslims pray after the last Friday prayers of the holy fasting month of Ramadan at the Jama Masjid (Grand Mosque) in the old quarters of Delhi —REUTERS
A youth walks by carrying loaves of bread as worshippers prepare to pray on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan close to the Damascus Gate of the Old City in Jerusalem —REUTERS
A youth walks by carrying loaves of bread as worshippers prepare to pray on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan close to the Damascus Gate of the Old City in Jerusalem —REUTERS
Kenyan Muslims stand for prayers at the Noor Masjid on the last Friday of Ramadan in Nairobi, Kenya — AP
Kenyan Muslims stand for prayers at the Noor Masjid on the last Friday of Ramadan in Nairobi, Kenya — AP
Kenyan Muslims bow down in prayer at the Noor Masjid on the last Friday of Ramadan in Nairobi, Kenya — AP
Kenyan Muslims bow down in prayer at the Noor Masjid on the last Friday of Ramadan in Nairobi, Kenya — AP
Pakistani Muslims pray on Jumat-ul-wida, the last Friday of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, in Karachi, Pakistan. — AP Photo
Pakistani Muslims pray on Jumat-ul-wida, the last Friday of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, in Karachi, Pakistan. — AP Photo
Pakistani Muslims pray at a local mosque on Jumat-ul-wida, the last Friday of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, in Peshawar, Pakistan — AP
Pakistani Muslims pray at a local mosque on Jumat-ul-wida, the last Friday of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, in Peshawar, Pakistan — AP
Muslim offering Jumma-tul-Widdha (last Friday) prayer of the Holy Month of Ramadan at Jama Masjid. — INP
Muslim offering Jumma-tul-Widdha (last Friday) prayer of the Holy Month of Ramadan at Jama Masjid. — INP
Pakistani Muslims offering Jumma-tul-Widdha (last Friday) prayer of the Holy Month of Ramadan at Masjid Muhabat Khan in Peshawar, Pakistan — INP
Pakistani Muslims offering Jumma-tul-Widdha (last Friday) prayer of the Holy Month of Ramadan at Masjid Muhabat Khan in Peshawar, Pakistan — INP
Indian Muslims offer prayers on stairs leading to the Jama Masjid after the mosque compound got fully occupied, on the last Friday afternoon of the holy month of Ramadan in New Delhi, India. — AP Photo
Indian Muslims offer prayers on stairs leading to the Jama Masjid after the mosque compound got fully occupied, on the last Friday afternoon of the holy month of Ramadan in New Delhi, India. — AP Photo
Turkish faithful pray in Ottoman-era Sultanahmet mosque, known as Blue mosque, on "Laylat Al Qadr" during the holy month of Ramadan, in Istanbul — REUTERS
Turkish faithful pray in Ottoman-era Sultanahmet mosque, known as Blue mosque, on "Laylat Al Qadr" during the holy month of Ramadan, in Istanbul — REUTERS
Turkish faithful pray in Ottoman-era Sultanahmet mosque, known as Blue mosque, on "Laylat Al Qadr" during the holy month of Ramadan, in Istanbul — REUTERS
Turkish faithful pray in Ottoman-era Sultanahmet mosque, known as Blue mosque, on "Laylat Al Qadr" during the holy month of Ramadan, in Istanbul — REUTERS
Moroccan Muslims arrive at Hassan II mosque in Casablanca to perform the "Lailat al-Qadr" (Night of Destiny) prayer which falls on the 27th day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. — AFP PHOTO
Moroccan Muslims arrive at Hassan II mosque in Casablanca to perform the "Lailat al-Qadr" (Night of Destiny) prayer which falls on the 27th day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. — AFP PHOTO
Moroccan women pray at Hassan II mosque in the Moroccan city of Casablanca during the "Lailat al-Qadr" (Night of Destiny) which falls on the 27th day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.— AFP
Moroccan women pray at Hassan II mosque in the Moroccan city of Casablanca during the "Lailat al-Qadr" (Night of Destiny) which falls on the 27th day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.— AFP
Devotees praying at the 700 year old Jamia Masjid in the capital city of India-held Kashmir — Faisal Khan
Devotees praying at the 700 year old Jamia Masjid in the capital city of India-held Kashmir — Faisal Khan
Kashmiri women praying inside the Jamia Masjid as Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq (not in picture) delivers the Friday sermon — Faisal Khan
Kashmiri women praying inside the Jamia Masjid as Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq (not in picture) delivers the Friday sermon — Faisal Khan
Due to the heavy rush in the Jamia Masjid compound many had to pray outside on the streets India-held Kashmir — Haziq Qadri
Due to the heavy rush in the Jamia Masjid compound many had to pray outside on the streets India-held Kashmir — Haziq Qadri
Bangladeshi Muslims pray at Baitul Mukaram Mosque on Jumat-ul-wida, the last Friday of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, in Dhaka, Bangladesh — AP
Bangladeshi Muslims pray at Baitul Mukaram Mosque on Jumat-ul-wida, the last Friday of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, in Dhaka, Bangladesh — AP
Muslims conduct taraweeh prayers as they gather specially for Lailat al-Qadr, at Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo —REUTERS
Muslims conduct taraweeh prayers as they gather specially for Lailat al-Qadr, at Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo —REUTERS

The ninth month in the Islamic calendar, Ramazan is the month of reflection and spirituality. In this month Muslims believe that the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

In the last phase of Ramazan Muslims around the world stay up nights to pray in the search of Laylatul Qadr (the night of power).The last Friday of Ramazan is another occasion especially revered by Muslims.

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Just a thought
Jul 26, 2014 08:14pm
Beautiful pictures. Masha'Allah.
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khoda hafez
Jul 27, 2014 09:08am
Thanks for the nice pictures.
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Naveed A. Jami
Jul 27, 2014 03:06pm
How wonderful. I love your compilation. Thank you Dawn Jan.
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sierraalphamike
Jul 27, 2014 03:34pm
Be afraid America...be very afraid.
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Dr. Cajetan Coelho
Jul 29, 2014 05:06pm
Prayer can do wonders. Lord teach us to pray. Amen.
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Adeel
Jul 30, 2014 12:38pm
wonderful compilation.........
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