The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which is observed by Muslims as Ramadan all over the world, makes its presence in India.
India, which has a Muslim population of over 200 million, marked the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan on Thursday.
Photographers capture the holy ritual through their lens.
IMAGE: Muslim devotees offer the morning prayer Fajr at the Jama Masjid in Delhi. Photograph: Elke Scholiers/Getty Images
IMAGE: Devotees offer Fajr. Photograph: Elke Scholiers/Getty Images
IMAGE: Devotees wash before the morning prayer. Photograph: Elke Scholiers/Getty Images
IMAGE: Adnan Ahmed's family members have breakfast on the first day of Ramadan. Photograph: Elke Scholiers/Getty Images
IMAGE: Adnan Ahmed's family member offers the morning prayer. Photograph: Elke Scholiers/Getty Images
IMAGE: People throng a market near Jama Masjid on the eve of Ramadan. Photograph: ANI Photo
IMAGE: The Jama Masjid in Delhi illuminated on the eve of Ramadan. Photograph: ANI Photo
IMAGE: People purchase dates at a market near the Jama Masjid. Photograph: ANI Photo
IMAGE: Muslims gather for the Dhuhr prayer at the Jama Masjid. Photograph: Elke Scholiers/Getty Images
IMAGE: Devotees offer namaz at a mosque in Srinagar on the commencement of Ramadan. Photograph: ANI Photo
IMAGE: The Ramadan moon seen in the sky over Srinagar. Photograph: PTI Photo
IMAGE: Devotees break their fast -- the roza -- with Iftar (the evening meal) after offering prayers during Ramadan at the Burha Jame Masjid in Guwahati. Photograph: ANI Photo
IMAGE: A street vendor arranges vermicelli for sale in Guwahati. Photograph: ANI Photo
IMAGE: A devotee being assisted in wearing a skull cap prior to offering Friday prayers at a mosque in Jalandhar. Photograph: ANI Photo
Photographs curated by Manisha Kotian/Rediff.com
Feature Presentation: Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com