By — Justin Scuiletti Justin Scuiletti Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/photo-ramadan-begins-around-world Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter PHOTO: Ramadan begins around the world World Jun 27, 2014 3:52 PM EDT Muslims in Maguidanao, Philippines prayed outside a mosque Friday, marking the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is observed by Muslims around the world by fasting from sunrise to sunset, in addition to marking a time of increased prayer and charity. By — Justin Scuiletti Justin Scuiletti Justin Scuiletti is the digital video producer at PBS NewsHour. @JSkl
Muslims in Maguidanao, Philippines prayed outside a mosque Friday, marking the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is observed by Muslims around the world by fasting from sunrise to sunset, in addition to marking a time of increased prayer and charity.