Ramadan Mubarak! Muslims across the globe are today marking the start of the holy month of Ramadan.
This year, Ramadan begins on Saturday, April 2, and lasts up until May 1. The dates are based on the ever-changing lunar calendar.
During this time, Muslims observe a period of fasting and refrain from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset. Those observing the tradition will wake up before sunrise so that they can pray, eat and drink to fuel their bodies ahead of the day.
