The first day of Ramadan 2018 was observed on May 16, Wednesday. Muslims worldwide observe fasting and religious focus during this sacred month, which also commemorates the revelation of the Islamic scripture, the holy Quran. This photo gallery provides a peak into Male City on the first day of Ramadan, which is characterised by worshipers spending more time in mosques engaging in prayer, and the hustle and bustle in the local markets as people purchase food and produce ahead of Iftar, the Ramadan Breakfast.
Islamic Centre, May 16, 2018: People perform prayers in the Grand Friday Mosque on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU
Islamic Centre, May 16, 2018: People pictured reciting Quran in the Grand Friday Mosque on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
Islamic Centre, May 16, 2018: People perform prayers in the Grand Friday Mosque on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
Islamic Centre, May 16, 2018: People perform prayers in the Grand Friday Mosque on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
Islamic Centre, May 16, 2018: People perform prayers in the Grand Friday Mosque on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU
Islamic Centre, May 16, 2018: People pictured reciting Quran in the Grand Friday Mosque on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
Islamic Centre, May 16, 2018: People perform prayers in the Grand Friday Mosque on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU
Islamic Centre, May 16, 2018: People perform prayers in the Grand Friday Mosque on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU
Islamic Centre, May 16, 2018: People prepare for prayers in the Grand Friday Mosque on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU
Islamic Centre, May 16, 2018: People perform prayers in the Grand Friday Mosque on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU
Islamic Centre, May 16, 2018: People prepare for prayers in the Grand Friday Mosque on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU
Islamic Centre, May 16, 2018: People pictured reciting Quran in the Grand Friday Mosque on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU
Islamic Centre, May 16, 2018: People prepare for prayers in the Grand Friday Mosque on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU
Traveller's Market, May 16, 2018: Scenes from the local market in Male on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
Traveller's Market, May 16, 2018: Scenes from the local market in Male on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU
Traveller's Market, May 16, 2018: Scenes from the local market in Male on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU
Traveller's Market, May 16, 2018: Scenes from the local market in Male on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
Traveller's Market, May 16, 2018: Scenes from the local market in Male on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
Traveller's Market, May 16, 2018: Scenes from the local market in Male on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU
Traveller's Market, May 16, 2018: Scenes from the local market in Male on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
Traveller's Market, May 16, 2018: Scenes from the local market in Male on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
Traveller's Market, May 16, 2018: Scenes from the local market in Male on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
Traveller's Market, May 16, 2018: Scenes from the local market in Male on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
Male City, May 16, 2018: Police officers on duty near the local market, on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU
Male City, May 16, 2018: People with their food and produce purchases on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU
Male Fish Market, May 16, 2018: Scenes from the fish market in Male on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU
Male Fish Market, May 16, 2018: Scenes from the fish market in Male on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU
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