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Muslims offering prayers on the last holy month of Ramadan at the Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi on Friday,18 September 2009. The Muslim world is preparing for the Eid al-Fitr Festival which will mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.

Muslims offering "Namaz" at Nakhoda Mosque on the last Friday before Eid al-Fitr in the fasting month of Ramadan in Kolkata on Friday,18 September 2009.

Muslims offering "Namaz" at Nakhoda Mosque on the last Friday before Eid al-Fitr in the fasting month of Ramadan in Kolkata on Friday,18 September 2009.

Muslims offering "Namaz" at Nakhoda Mosque on the last Friday before Eid al-Fitr in the fasting month of Ramadan in Kolkata on Friday,18 September 2009.

Roadside vendors arrange cap during the preparation for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr festival in Guwahati on Thursday, 10 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

A roadside vendor arranges cap during the preparation for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr festival in Guwahati on Thursday, 10 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslims gather near Jamma Masjid during the first day of Ramzan in New Delhi on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

Muslims gather near Jamma Masjid during the first day of Ramzan in New Delhi on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

Jamma Masjid Illuminated during the first day of Ramzan in New Delhi on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

Muslims break their fast during the first day of Ramzan in New Delhi on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

A road-side vendor sells sewai (popular traditional sweet) during the first day of Ramzan at Fancy Bazaar in Guwahati on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

Muslims eat during the first day of Ramzan in Mumbai on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

Muslims eat during the first day of Ramzan in Mumbai on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

Muslims gather at Minar Masjid during the first day of Ramzan in Mumbai on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

A road-side vendor sells sewai (popular traditional sweet) during the first day of Ramzan at Fancy Bazaar in Guwahati on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

A road-side vendor sells sewai (popular traditional sweet) during the first day of Ramzan at Fancy Bazaar in Guwahati on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

A road-side vendor sells malpova (traditional sweet) during the first day of Ramzan at Minar Masjid in Mumbai on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

A road-side vendor sells malpova (traditional sweet) during the first day of Ramzan at Minar Masjid in Mumbai on Sunday, 23 August 2009. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

Members of All Assam students Union (AASU) sit on a hunger strike to protest against non-implementation of the key causes of the Assam Accord, 24 years after the pact was signed at Santi Udayan, Dighalipukhuri in Guwahti on Friday, 14 August 2009.

Members of All Assam students Union (AASU) sit on a hunger strike to protest against non-implementation of the key causes of the Assam Accord, 24 years after the pact was signed at Santi Udayan, Dighalipukhuri in Guwahti on Friday, 14 August 2009.

Authors Anita Desai with C.S. Lakshmi book reading session of Anita Desai"s books ‘fasting, Feasting’, ‘In Custody’ and ‘Clear Light of Day’ at Crossword in Mumbai on Tuesday,04 December 2007.

Author Anita Desai book reading session of her books ‘fasting, Feasting’, ‘In Custody’ and ‘Clear Light of Day’ at Crossword in Mumbai on Tuesday,04 December 2007.

Author Anita Desai book reading session of her books ‘fasting, Feasting’, ‘In Custody’ and ‘Clear Light of Day’ at Crossword in Mumbai on Tuesday,04 December 2007.

Muslims offer prayers at Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr in Delhi on Sunday,14 October 2007. Eid-Al-Fitr marks the end of Ramazan and the conclusion of month-long fasting.

Muslim children greet each other after prayer at Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr in Delhi on Sunday,14 October 2007. Eid-Al-Fitr marks the end of Ramazan and the conclusion of month-long fasting.

Muslims offer prayers at Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr in Delhi on Sunday,14 October 2007. Eid-Al-Fitr marks the end of Ramazan and the conclusion of month-long fasting.

Muslim children at Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr in Delhi on Sunday,14 October 2007. Eid-Al-Fitr marks the end of Ramazan and the conclusion of month-long fasting.