Muslims Around World Celebrate Ramadan, Erdogan Does Iftaar With Quake Victims: See Pics

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends an iftaar event with the earthquake victims. Muslims around the world indulge in fasting and feasting during this holy month.

Ramadan 2023

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) speaks at an iftar (fast-breaking) dinner with quake affected people in Istanbul. The powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that jolted Turkey and Syria killed 45,000 people.

Muslims in Indonesia break their fast at a cafe rooftop in capital city Jakarta during the month of Ramadan. The ninth month of the Islamic calender began on March 23 around the world.

People walk past decorations during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, at Al-Seef in Dubai.

Students read the Holy Quran at Dars-e-Noor Madrasa (Islamic seminary) in the city of Lala Musa in Pakistan during the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims believe that the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad in this holy month.

Iftar Event At Egypt's Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo. The mosque organizes a collective Iftar for the second year for foreign students, at the rate of 4,000 meals per day, with a total of 120,000 meals per month, within the framework of the humanitarian, religious and patriotic role played by Al-Azhar in serving and caring for its expatriate children, guests of Egypt.

Muslim devotees pray before breaking their fast at the Nakhoda Mosque in Kolkata.