New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- Ramadan, the holy month of fasting in Islam, began in India on Thursday, 19 February. Also known as Ramazan, it is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar (Hijri) calendar and is observed with fasting, prayer, and reflection for 29 or 30 days by Muslims across the world.

Traditionally, the crescent moon is first sighted in Gulf countries and Western regions, and a day later in India and neighbouring countries.

During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. Sehri and Iftar are key components of this holy month.

Sehri or Suhoor is the pre-dawn meal that Muslims consume before the Fajr (morning) prayer, which marks the beginning of the daily fasting period.

Iftar is the meal with which when Muslims break their fa...