The Muslim holy month of Ramadan began at sundown on Wednesday, as Muslims around the world celebrated the start of the holy month which begins a period of dawn-to-dusk fasting intended to bring them closer to God and to remind them of the suffering of those less fortunate.
For the next 30 days, Muslims will refrain from eating or drinking anything from sunrise to sunset. Many will strictly observe prayers, read the Quran and donate to charity as they seek to draw closer to God. Family and friends will gather for joyful nightly feasts.
The Saudi-US Trade Group (SUSTG) team wishes all followers of Islam a joyous and peaceful Ramadan.
