Thousands of Muslim devotees gathered at the historic Data Darbar mosque in Lahore to offer the last Friday prayers of the holy month of Ramadan. The occasion, known as Jummat ul Wida, holds special significance in the Islamic calendar as it marks the final Friday of Ramadan, drawing large crowds of devotees who come to seek blessings and offer prayers before the month of fasting comes to an end (Pics/AFP)
13 March,2026 06:30 PM IST | Tarun Verma
Shia Muslim faithful, including Iranian visitors and devotees from across the world, gathered at the historic Kufa Mosque in the holy city of Kufa, south of Baghdad, to observe Itikaf, a spiritual retreat during the blessed nights of Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Destiny. Considered one of the holiest nights of Ramadan, Laylat al-Qadr is believed to be the night when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad (Pics/AFP)
13 March,2026 06:29 PM IST | Tarun Verma
Thousands of devotees gathered at the revered Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar to offer special prayers marking the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali on the 21st day of Ramzan. The head priest displayed the holy relic, Moi-e-Muqqadas, believed to be a hair of the Prophet Muhammad, as devotees thronged the shrine in large numbers to seek blessings and pay their respects on this deeply significant occasion in the Islamic calendar (Pics/PTI)
12 March,2026 07:04 PM IST | Tarun Verma
From festive Ramadan fairs in Surabaya to flood-affected shelters in Aceh, Indonesia observes the holy month with prayer, fasting, and family meals. Communities blend devotion, resilience, and cultural traditions during this sacred period. Pics/AFP
01 March,2026 04:52 PM IST | Tarun VermaADVERTISEMENT
