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IN PHOTOS: Baghdad welcomes Ramadan with special prayers, fasting

Updated On: 26 February, 2026 06:30 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Iraq's capital Baghdad came alive for Ramadan, with devotees visiting the shrine of Sheikh Abdul Qadir al-Jilani as markets bustled and restaurants prepared meals for suhoor and iftar. PICS/AFP  

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Ramadan, Islam’s holiest month, is marked by fasting, prayers, self reflection, and charity. PIC/AFP
Ramadan, Islam’s holiest month, is marked by fasting, prayers, self reflection, and charity. PIC/AFP
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Muslim devotees offers prayers at the shrine of Sheikh Abdul Qadir al-Jilani in central Baghdad during the holy month of Ramadan

Muslim devotees offers prayers at the shrine of Sheikh Abdul Qadir al-Jilani in central Baghdad during the holy month of Ramadan

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Muslims gather at the shrine to break their fast (iftar) together, observing the daily ritual of Ramadan after a day of fasting from dawn until dusk

Muslims gather at the shrine to break their fast (iftar) together, observing the daily ritual of Ramadan after a day of fasting from dawn until dusk

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Baghdad’s marketplaces in Al-Sadriyah see bustling crowds gathering to shop for essentials and festive foods

Baghdad’s marketplaces in Al-Sadriyah see bustling crowds gathering to shop for essentials and festive foods

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In the heart of Baghdad, an Iraqi baker prepares bread, contributing to the daily meals that sustain devotees through the long fasting hours

In the heart of Baghdad, an Iraqi baker prepares bread, contributing to the daily meals that sustain devotees through the long fasting hours

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An Iraqi chef cooks a pre-dawn meal (suhoor) in preparation for the day’s fast in Al-Sadriyah district, highlighting the dedication of food workers

An Iraqi chef cooks a pre-dawn meal (suhoor) in preparation for the day’s fast in Al-Sadriyah district, highlighting the dedication of food workers

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Along Baghdad’s streets, a vendor sells coffee, catering to residents as they prepare for iftar and evening prayers

Along Baghdad’s streets, a vendor sells coffee, catering to residents as they prepare for iftar and evening prayers

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Coffee shop workers prepare Shisha pipes, a traditional part of social gatherings, as friends and families relax after breaking their fast

Coffee shop workers prepare Shisha pipes, a traditional part of social gatherings, as friends and families relax after breaking their fast

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Across Baghdad, the rhythm of life during Ramadan blends devotion, community, and culture, from prayer at sacred shrines to bustling markets and shared meals.

Across Baghdad, the rhythm of life during Ramadan blends devotion, community, and culture, from prayer at sacred shrines to bustling markets and shared meals.

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