IN PHOTOS: Ramadan comes alive in Mumbai with faith, food and festive streets

In less than a week the buzzing bylanes in parts of the city will go back to their usual pace as Eid-al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, will be celebrated. PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI, ASHISH RAJE, and ATUL KAMBLE

Updated On: 2026-03-17 10:13 AM IST

Compiled by : Vipul Shinde

PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI, ASHISH RAJE, and ATUL KAMBLE

Zakaria Masjid in Masjid Bunder hosts a traditional iftaar for around 700 fasting people daily during Ramadan. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

Devotees share a single plate during iftar, embodying the spirit of togetherness and community in Ramadan

Volunteers serve steaming plates of traditional iftar delicacies to fasting devotees at Zakaria Masjid, ensuring no one goes hungry

The historic Mughal Masjid (Masjid-e-Iranian) on Imamwada Road, Umerkhadi, South Mumbai. Pic/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI 

People shopping during Ramadan outside Nawab Ayaz Masjid adding color and bustle to Pydhonie streets. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

Devotees break their fast on the first day of Ramadan near Fashion Street at Churchgate. Pic/ATUL KAMBLE 

People break their fast at Khoja Masjid at Palagali, Dongri

Around 350–400 people break their fast daily at community iftars, sharing meals here in Dongri spreading camaraderie. PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI

Families carry colorful plates of iftar to nearby homes, keeping the spirit of sharing and togetherness alive across the neighborhood

People gather for iftaar at Minara Masjid as Mohammed Ali Road comes alive with food stalls during Ramadan. Pics/ASHISH RAJE 

The aroma of traditional sweets and dates fills the air as markets overflow with activity

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