In beautiful photos and videos shared on social media from all over the Arab world, Muslims are sharing what the first week of Ramadan has been like in countries across the region.
From gathering for iftar outside Al-Aqsa, to praying in Mecca, and experiencing the spirituality and peace of the holy month, here are a few images that define Ramadan.
1. Futoor preparations outside Al Masjed Al Aqsa - Palestine
2. Beautiful Ramadan decorations - Hijaz, Saudi Arabia
3. Nothing like Ramadan's late night strolls - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
4. Prayer and unity - Mecca, Saudi Arabia
5. Street food of Ramadan - Egypt
6. A month of peace and spirituality - UAE
7. People pray together - Iraq
8. Children welcome the holy month - Yemen
9. Volunteers gather food donations - Jordan
10. A Msa7arati wakes people up for this year's first Ramadan su7oor - Beirut, Lebanon
Original video credit: Carol Malouf Khattab.