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CAIRO (AP) — Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it’s a time of ...

Ramadan comes at a time of massive change for many Muslims, including those in Gaza and Syria.

Observant Muslims worldwide will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts.

Ramadan comes at a time of massive change for many Muslims, including those in Gaza and Syria.

Colorful lanterns, in different shapes and sizes, dangle from children’s hands and adorn homes or the entrances of buildings and stores. Ramadan songs may be played to welcome the month.

Ramadan comes at a time of massive change for many Muslims, including those in Gaza and Syria.

Ramadan comes at a time of massive change for many Muslims, including those in Gaza and Syria.

Ramadan is followed by the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Ramadan’s religious rituals and spiritual essence unite diverse Muslim communities around the world.