For Muslims across the world, the holy month of Ramadan has begun, and Muslims across Minnesota have started their daily fasts. Ramadan commemorates the first revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad.

Ramadan will now last for 29 or 30 days, ending around March 30. Muslims will observe Ramadan until Eid al-Fitr, the official holiday marking the end of the holy month. Each year,

The holy month of Ramadan has begun with thousands of Muslims across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough taking part. It is the most important time in the Islamic calendar where Muslims fast and refrain from eating or drinking between dawn and sunset.