Muslims mark Ramadan

The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, it begins at the sighting of the new moon [AFP]

The month is usually accompanies by extra prayers and greater attendance at mosques [AFP]

But after fasting all day, the focus at sunset is usually on food [AFP]

Dates are the traditional food used to break the fast [AFP]

Decorations have also become a part of the month, such as these in Jerusalem [AFP]

Although much of the world began observance of Ramadan on Saturday, Turkish Muslims started a day earlier [AFP]

In Kabul, food sellers did brisk business the night before the first fast [AFP]

While in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, Muslims prepared for the month by attending "Tarawih" prayers [Reuters]