Namaz (also called Salah) is the Islamic prayer offered by Muslims five times a day. It includes specific physical postures such as standing, bowing, and prostrating while reciting verses from the Quran

Friday prayers (Juma Namaz) hold special importance and are offered in congregation at mosques

A man distributes dry fruits to people after prayers during the holy month of 'Ramzan' at a mosque, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

Muslims bow in unison during congregational Juma Namaz at the mosque in Jammu and Kashmir

A man applies surma to his eyes before entering a mosque to offer prayers during Ramzan at Tipu Sultan Masjid, in Kolkata

Women offering prayers during the holy month of 'Ramzan' at Jamia Masjid, in Srinagar

Rosaries hang on a fence as people offer prayers during the holy month of 'Ramzan', at the Mecca Masjid, also known as Makkah Masjid, in the Old City of Hyderabad

A man offers prayers during the holy month of 'Ramzan', in Gurugram

The mosque courtyard overflows as devotees gather for prayers at the Mecca Masjid, also known as Makkah Masjid, in the Old City of Hyderabad

Congregational Namaz witnessed a significant turnout at Khairuddin Masjid, in Amritsar

United in faith, thousands participate in Juma prayers at a mosque, in Jammu

A spiritual atmosphere prevails as devotees engage in prayer at Tipu Sultan Masjid, in Kolkata.