From Hyderabad to Jammu and Kashmir, shoppers throng markets across India during the holy month of Ramadan, as families buy iftar essentials, sweets and festive delicacies, with vibrant evenings reflecting the spirit of faith, community and celebration. (PICS/ AFP)

From Haryana to Kolkata, members of the Muslim community gathered at mosques and shrines to offer the Friday prayers during Ramadan 2026, marking the sacred month with devotion, reflection, and community spirit in multiple cities. PICS/PTI