How Jama Masjid lit up on the eve of the holy month of Ramzan; pictures inside

On the eve of the holy month of Ramadan, Old Delhi's Jama Masjid lit up for the celebrations. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)

The moon was sighted last evening on April 2, and Muslims across India will start fasting from today, April 3. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)

Ramadan, also known as Ramzan, is one of the most important and holiest months for the Muslim community around the world. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)

During the holy month, Muslims fast from dawn to night. The pre-dawn meal is called ‘sehri’ and the meal that is had after the fast is broken is called ‘iftar’. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)

Muslims around the world follow a religious tradition of serving dates at their Ramadan iftar table, with many making it a point to actually to break their fast with them. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)

It is said that Ramadan is the month when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad around 1,400 years ago, on ‘Laylat al-Qadr’, one of the five odd-numbered nights that fall on the last ten days of Ramadan. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)

Ramadan or Ramzan originates from the Arabic word, ‘ar-ramad’, which means scorching heat. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)

Abstinence is followed while maintaining the fast. It is said that believers give most priority to spiritual purification. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)

Ramadan is the month of blessings, forgiveness, mercy, and freedom from hellfire. On this holy month, make lots of dua and increase good deeds. Ramadan mubarak! (Express photo by Amit Mehra)