Ramadan has begun and Muslims across the UK and around the world are taking taking part in a month of daily fasting.
Lasting 29 to 30 days, Ramadan is the time of year when Muslims worldwide focus on spiritual reflection, self-improvement, heightened devotion and worship, and is regarded to be one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
The 'start date' changes each year as the Islamic calendar is based on lunar cycles, not the Gregorian calendar.
