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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Women pray in front of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. The crowd is so large it spills out of the mosque and onto the streets around it. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:   Women walk into the Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ: A Muslim prayer rug with an embedded compass (to point the correct direction to Mecca) at the Glendale Civic Center. Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • 18 JUNE 2015 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  A woman walks under a Ramadan light display on her way to worship at Pattani Central Mosque on the first day of Ramadan. Thousands of people come to Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, to mark the first night of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Pattani, along with Narathiwat and Yala provinces, all on the Malaysian border, have a Muslim majority.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Women pray outside of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:   Women pray among parked motorcycles in the street in front of the Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. The crowd is so large it spills out of the mosque and onto the streets around it. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:   Women pray among parked motorcycles in the street in front of the Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. The crowd is so large it spills out of the mosque and onto the streets around it. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Women pray on the public sidewalk in front of the Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. The crowd is so large it spills out of the mosque and onto the streets around it. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Women pray in front of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. The crowd is so large it spills out of the mosque and onto the streets around it. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  A woman photographs Ramadan services at Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, with her iPad. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Women pray in front of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. The crowd is so large it spills out of the mosque and onto the streets around it. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Women pray outside of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:   A man sits on a ledge outside of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, and prays Thursday night during Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:   A man sits on a ledge outside of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, and prays Thursday night during Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND: Men pray outside of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND: Men pray outside of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND: Men pray outside of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Men pray in the Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night during Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ: Muslim men pray during Eid ul-Fitr services in the Glendale Civic Center. More than 3,000 Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ: Muslim men pray during Eid ul-Fitr services in the Glendale Civic Center. More than 3,000 Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ: Muslim men pray during Eid ul-Fitr services in the Glendale Civic Center. More than 3,000 Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
    EidUlFitr022.jpg
  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ: Muslim men pray during Eid ul-Fitr services in the Glendale Civic Center. More than 3,000 Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
    EidUlFitr020.jpg
  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ:  A child sleeps in his father's lap during Eid up-Fitr prayer services in the Glendale Civic Center. Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ: Spanish language Qurans (also called Korans) available in the Glendale Civic Center before Eid ul-Fitr services. Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
    EidUlFitr010.jpg
  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ: Qurans (also called Korans) available in the Glendale Civic Center before Eid ul-Fitr services. Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
    EidUlFitr008.jpg
  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ:  Muslim men gather in the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, before Eid ul-Fitr services. Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
    EidUlFitr004.jpg
  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ:  Muslim men gather in the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, before Eid ul-Fitr services. Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
    EidUlFitr003.jpg
  • 18 JUNE 2015 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND: Women on a motorcycle pass the Ramadan light display near the Pattani Central Mosque after Ramadan services. Thousands of people come to Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, to mark the first night of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Pattani, along with Narathiwat and Yala provinces, all on the Malaysian border, have a Muslim majority.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 JUNE 2015 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  A woman walks under a Ramadan light display on her way to worship at Pattani Central Mosque on the first day of Ramadan. Thousands of people come to Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, to mark the first night of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Pattani, along with Narathiwat and Yala provinces, all on the Malaysian border, have a Muslim majority.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2015RamadanPattani001.jpg
  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Women file out of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night after Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Women file out of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night after Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:   Men pray outside of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Women pray behind the reflecting pool and fountain at Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Men pray outside of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Women pray outside of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Women pray outside of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Women pray outside of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Women pray outside of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Women pray in front of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. The crowd is so large it spills out of the mosque and onto the streets around it. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Women pray in front of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. The crowd is so large it spills out of the mosque and onto the streets around it. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:   Women pray among parked motorcycles in the street in front of the Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. The crowd is so large it spills out of the mosque and onto the streets around it. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Women pray in front of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. The crowd is so large it spills out of the mosque and onto the streets around it. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Women pray in front of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. The crowd is so large it spills out of the mosque and onto the streets around it. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Men pray outside of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:   A man sits on a ledge outside of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, and prays Thursday night during Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Men pray in Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND: Men pray outside of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Women walk to the Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night for Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ: Muslim men listen to the Imam's sermon during Eid ul-Fitr services in the Glendale Civic Center. More than 3,000 Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ: Muslim men listen to the Imam's sermon during Eid ul-Fitr services in the Glendale Civic Center. More than 3,000 Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ: Muslim men pray during Eid ul-Fitr services in the Glendale Civic Center. More than 3,000 Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ: Muslim men pray during Eid ul-Fitr services in the Glendale Civic Center. More than 3,000 Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ: Muslim men pray during Eid ul-Fitr services in the Glendale Civic Center. More than 3,000 Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ: Muslim men pray during Eid ul-Fitr services in the Glendale Civic Center. More than 3,000 Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ: A family waits for prayers to start in the Glendale Civic Center. Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ: Spanish language Qurans (also called Korans) available in the Glendale Civic Center before Eid ul-Fitr services. Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ: Qurans (also called Korans) available in the Glendale Civic Center before Eid ul-Fitr services. Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ: Qurans (also called Korans) available in the Glendale Civic Center before Eid ul-Fitr services. Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ:  Muslim men pray in the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, before Eid ul-Fitr services. Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ:  Muslim men pray in the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, before Eid ul-Fitr services. Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ:  Muslim men pray in the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, before Eid ul-Fitr services. Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ:  Muslim men gather in the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, before Eid ul-Fitr services. Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ:  Muslim men gather in the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, before Eid ul-Fitr services. Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • 11 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Women file out of Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Thursday night after Ramadan services. The mosque is one of the busiest in south Thailand. About 15,000 people attend nightly Ramadan services in the mosque. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  The night market near Krue Se Mosque in Pattani, Thailand. The market opens late every afternoon during Ramadan to sell food for Iftar. Iftar is the meal Muslims take when they break their daily Ramadan fast. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the prophet Muhammad.  The month is spent fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ: Muslim men pray during Eid ul-Fitr services in the Glendale Civic Center. More than 3,000 Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ: Muslim men pray during Eid ul-Fitr services in the Glendale Civic Center. More than 3,000 Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Sept. 10 - GLENDALE, AZ: Qurans (also called Korans) available in the Glendale Civic Center before Eid ul-Fitr services. Muslims from the Phoenix area celebrated Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, AZ, a suburb of Phoenix. Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "conclusion of the fast"; and so the holiday symbolizes the celebration of the conclusion of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid, therefore, is the first day of the month Shawwal that comes after Ramadan.  Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • 03 JULY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man prays before Iftar, the meal that breaks the day long Ramadan fast, at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok during the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the prophet Muhammad.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 03 JULY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man prays before Iftar, the meal that breaks the day long Ramadan fast, at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok during the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the prophet Muhammad.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 JULY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Tables at Muslim owned restaurant in Bangkok wait to set up in the afternoon. The restaurant is closed during the day for Ramadan and opens at sundown for Iftar. Iftar is the Muslim meal that breaks the day long fast during Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the prophet Muhammad.        <br />
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  • 18 JUNE 2015 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:   A woman sells curries at the Pattani Ramadan Bazaar, a sprawling street food market that is only open during Ramadan. People come to the street food market late in the day to buy meals for the evening Iftar meal, which breaks the day long fast. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Pattani, along with Narathiwat and Yala provinces, all on the Malaysian border, have a Muslim majority.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 JUNE 2015 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:    Muslim women shop in the Pattani Ramadan Bazaar, a sprawling street food market that is open during Ramadan. People come to the street food market late in the day to buy meals for the evening Iftar meal, which breaks the day long fast. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Pattani, along with Narathiwat and Yala provinces, all on the Malaysian border, have a Muslim majority.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 JUNE 2015 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:    Muslim women shop in the Pattani Ramadan Bazaar, a sprawling street food market that is open during Ramadan. People come to the street food market late in the day to buy meals for the evening Iftar meal, which breaks the day long fast. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Pattani, along with Narathiwat and Yala provinces, all on the Malaysian border, have a Muslim majority.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 JUNE 2015 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:    Muslim women shop in the Pattani Ramadan Bazaar, a sprawling street food market that is open during Ramadan. People come to the street food market late in the day to buy meals for the evening Iftar meal, which breaks the day long fast. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Pattani, along with Narathiwat and Yala provinces, all on the Malaysian border, have a Muslim majority.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 JUNE 2015 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:    Muslim women shop in the Pattani Ramadan Bazaar, a sprawling street food market that is open during Ramadan. People come to the street food market late in the day to buy meals for the evening Iftar meal, which breaks the day long fast. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Pattani, along with Narathiwat and Yala provinces, all on the Malaysian border, have a Muslim majority.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 JUNE 2015 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:   People walk through the Pattani Ramadan Bazaar, a sprawling street food market that is open during Ramadan. People come to the street food market late in the day to buy meals for the evening Iftar meal, which breaks the day long fast. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Pattani, along with Narathiwat and Yala provinces, all on the Malaysian border, have a Muslim majority.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 JUNE 2015 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  A woman uses her smart phone after Ramadan services at Pattani Central Mosque. Thousands of people come to Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, to mark the first night of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Pattani, along with Narathiwat and Yala provinces, all on the Malaysian border, have a Muslim majority.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 JUNE 2015 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND: Women leave the plaza in front of Pattani Central Mosque after Ramadan services. Thousands of people come to Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, to mark the first night of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Pattani, along with Narathiwat and Yala provinces, all on the Malaysian border, have a Muslim majority.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 JUNE 2015 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND: A girl plays at her mother's feet during Ramadan services at Pattani Central Mosque. Thousands of people come to Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, to mark the first night of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Pattani, along with Narathiwat and Yala provinces, all on the Malaysian border, have a Muslim majority.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 JUNE 2015 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND: Men pray during Ramadan services at Pattani Central Mosque. Thousands of people come to Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, to mark the first night of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Pattani, along with Narathiwat and Yala provinces, all on the Malaysian border, have a Muslim majority.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 JUNE 2015 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND: Men pray during Ramadan services at Pattani Central Mosque. Thousands of people come to Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, to mark the first night of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Pattani, along with Narathiwat and Yala provinces, all on the Malaysian border, have a Muslim majority.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 JUNE 2015 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND: Women sit on the plaza in front of Pattani Central Mosque during Ramadan services. Thousands of people come to Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, to mark the first night of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Pattani, along with Narathiwat and Yala provinces, all on the Malaysian border, have a Muslim majority.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 JUNE 2015 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND: Women sit on the plaza in front of Pattani Central Mosque during Ramadan services. Thousands of people come to Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, to mark the first night of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Pattani, along with Narathiwat and Yala provinces, all on the Malaysian border, have a Muslim majority.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 JUNE 2015 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND: Women sit on the plaza in front of Pattani Central Mosque during Ramadan services. Thousands of people come to Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, to mark the first night of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Pattani, along with Narathiwat and Yala provinces, all on the Malaysian border, have a Muslim majority.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JUNE 2015 - YAHA, YALA, THAILAND:  People pray after the crescent moon was sighted and Ramadan started in Yaha, Thailand. Thousands of people came to Yaha District in Yala province of Thailand for the Hilal - the first sighting of the crescent moon that marks the official beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Despite cloudy weather and intermittent rain showers, the moon was sighted and religious leaders declared the official beginning of Ramadan.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JUNE 2015 - YAHA, YALA, THAILAND:   An Imam uses a telescope to look for the crescent moon to mark the beginning of Ramadan in Yaha District of Yala province. Thousands of people came to Yaha District in Yala province of Thailand for the Hilal - the first sighting of the crescent moon that marks the official beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Despite cloudy weather and intermittent rain showers, the moon was sighted and religious leaders declared the official beginning of Ramadan.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 JULY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Thai Muslim street food vendor makes food for Iftar (the Muslim meal that breaks the day long fast) during Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the prophet Muhammad.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 JULY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Men pray during Ramadan at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the prophet Muhammad.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 JULY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Men pray during Ramadan at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the prophet Muhammad.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 JULY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Thai Muslim woman at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok for Iftar (the Muslim meal that breaks the day long fast) during Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the prophet Muhammad.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  A Muslim women sets out mixed seafood salads to sell for Iftar in a market near Krue Se Mosque in Pattani, Thailand. Iftar is the meal Muslims take when they break their daily Ramadan fast. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the prophet Muhammad.  The month is spent fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Muslim men pray in Krue Se Mosque near Pattani, Thailand, during Ramadan.  Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the prophet Muhammad.  The month is spent fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  A man sits on the floor in Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Tuesday night on the first night of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  A man prays by himself in a hallway in Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Tuesday night on the first night of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Muslim men pray in Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Tuesday night on the first night of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  A boy prays with his family members in Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Tuesday night on the first night of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Muslim men pray in Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Tuesday night on the first night of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:   Women walk into Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Tuesday night on the first night of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JULY 2013 - PATTANI, PATTANI, THAILAND:  Women pray in Pattani Central Mosque in Pattani, Thailand, Tuesday night on the first night of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. Muslims believe that the Quran was sent down during this month, thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibraeel (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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