Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, also known as the Qamari calendar. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which is based on the solar year, the lunar calendar follows the phases of the moon. This difference causes Ramadan to shift each year by about 10 to 12 days, making it a unique spiritual journey every time.

Pilgrims from across the globe pray on the Day of Arafat, as part of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

A senior Iranian Sunni cleric hailed the Islamic revolution and system in Iran for providing religious freedom for the people calling on all to serve holy Qur’an, Islam and the system.