Sabtu, 14 Agustus 2010

Ramadan Around the World




A young boy stands next to his mother on Aug. 7 in Jarkarta as people line up to receive packages of inexpensive staple foods in preparation for Ramadan

An Indonesian woman prays in Jakarta on Aug. 10.

A Palestinian man arranges neon lights and other Ramadan decorations at his store in the northern city of Jenin, in the West Bank, on Aug. 8.

A worker cleans a headstone in Jakarta on Aug. 10. For Indonesians, Ramadan preparations often include visiting the graves of loved ones.

An Indonesian woman prays in Jakarta on Aug. 10.

Women gather for prayers in Jakarta on Aug. 10.

The cool marble floors of the Istiqlal mosque offer a respite on the first day of Ramadan in Jakarta on Aug. 11.

Palestinian men read the Quran at the al-Omari mosque in Gaza City on Aug. 11.

Afghans shop for apples in preparation for Ramadan on Aug. 11 in Kabul.

Afghan men pray on the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on Aug. 11 in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Indian Muslims pray at the shrine of Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya in New Delhi on Aug. 11

After night has fallen, Muslims order food from a stall in New Delhi on Aug. 11.

11 komentar:

  1. ;كل عام وانتي بخير وفاء ...رمضان كريم

    BalasHapus
  2. Beautiful shots sis. Ramadan Kareem...what are you doing?

    BalasHapus
  3. nissan,

    و انتي بخير و صحة وعافية ياجمل نيسانه
    :)

    BalasHapus
  4. Salma,

    They are beautiful indeed. i loved them the moment i saw them and thought of sharing , glad you like them :)

    BalasHapus
  5. I always love looking at the Ramadan pictures every year. :) I'm glad you shared these.

    BalasHapus
  6. in every picture i felt in peace
    every Muslim country has it way in Ramadan :)

    i love this thanks :)

    BalasHapus
  7. Susanne,

    yes they are cute. I guess i feel the spirituality of the Ramadan more in pictures like these. glad you liked them :)

    BalasHapus
  8. Freedom,

    It's beautiful how countries differ in their celebration of the month and yet are similar.

    You are welcome :)

    BalasHapus
  9. ramadhan kareem Wafa! (m late but ramadhan is still not over)

    BalasHapus