Ramadan 2025: How Indians celebrate the holy month with faith, feasts and festivities

Ramadan 2025: From fasting to festive feasts, Ramadan in India is a blend of devotion, community and tradition. Here’s how Indians celebrate the holy month.  ...read more

Share Via

Copy Link

1 / 6

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on Feb 22, 2025 03:19 PM IST

Ramadan in India is a vibrant and spiritual affair, marked by soulful prayers, grand feasts, and a deep sense of community. From beautifully lit mosques to bustling iftar markets, every corner of the country embraces the holy month with devotion and joy.(AFP)

2 / 6

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on Feb 22, 2025 03:19 PM IST

Sehri before dawn: Families wake up early for a pre-dawn meal before fasting begins.(Pexels)

3 / 6

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on Feb 22, 2025 03:19 PM IST

Mosque prayers: Special taraweeh prayers bring communities together at night.(Pexels)

4 / 6

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on Feb 22, 2025 03:19 PM IST

Iftar feasts: Streets come alive with delicious treats like kebabs, biryani, and sweets.(Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

5 / 6

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on Feb 22, 2025 03:19 PM IST

Charity and giving: Zakat, the act of giving to those in need, is emphasized during Ramadan, reflecting the importance of charity and compassion in Islamic teachings. (Pexels)

6 / 6

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on Feb 22, 2025 03:19 PM IST

Eid preparations: Markets buzz with shoppers buying outfits, gifts, and festive treats.(REUTERS)