It comes as no surprise that the largest Eid prayer gathering takes place at Al Haram Mosque, the most revered site in Islam.

Observant Muslims worldwide will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts.

Parishioners perform taraweeh prayer following a community Iftar during the holy month of Ramadan as kids play in the back, ...

The other is Eid al-Adha. The lunar calendar moves forward ... as they can drink to prepare for the day, and then a morning prayer. Muslims do not eat or drink again until sundown.

While it is safe for most people to fast, it's important to plan ahead and get the most out of late meals to avoid fatigue.