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Ramadan Observed In Kuwait City

Muslim worshippers perform the Qiyamul Lail (midnight worship) during lead up to the Laylat al-Qadr in Majidul Kabeer Grand Mosque in Kuwait City, Kuwait, 06-April-2024. (Photo by Noufal Ibrahim / NurPhoto) During the last 10 nights of Ramadan,Muslims around the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan by praying during the night time and abstaining from eating, drinking, and sexual acts during the period between sunrise and sunset. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and it is believed that the revelation of the first verse in Koran was during its last 10 nights. Laylat al-Qadr (Arabic for Night of Destiny) is believed to be the night when the first verse of Islam's holy book, the Koran, was revealed to Prophet Muhammed, the exact date is not known but it is believed to be on the odd nights of the last 10 nights of the holy month of Ramadan. (Photo by Noufal Ibrahim/NurPhoto)

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