The Muslim holy month of Ramdan—marked by daily fasting (no food and no water) from  dawn to dusk— began on Friday. 

The festival is marked to observe the month when the Quran, the great holy book of the Muslims was revealed.

During Ramadan followers of Islam pray and refrain from bad habits –smoking, drinking including fighting — and try to renounce from impure thoughts.

They try to indulge themselves in charitable works and take time to reflect upon spirituality, help the needy ones in community and build communal bonds.

The holy month is divided into three parts including the first ten days of good times known as Barakkat, the second ten days of love and care known as Rahamat and the final ten days of Magafirat or forgiveness from Allah.

At the end of Ramadan, Muslims throughout the world practice a festive three-day celebration called Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of Fast-Breaking).

Photos: Sanjog Manandhar