Muslims across the world will perform the obligatory worship in the form of fasting — abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset, for the whole month. Muslims are also obliged to control their behaviour, sight, hearing and speech if they are to perfect the rite. (EPA)
Indonesian Muslim students march during a rally for Ramadan in Jakarta, Indonesia. Ramadan, the holy fasting month, is expected to begin on Wednesday, Aug. 11. Indonesia is the world's most populous Muslim nation. (AP)
Indonesian Muslim students march during a rally for Ramadan in Jakarta, Indonesia. Ramadan, the holy fasting month, is expected to begin on Wednesday, Aug. 11. Indonesia is the world's most populous Muslim nation. (AP)
An Indonesian man prays on his father's tomb at a cemetery in Jakarta, Indonesia. Hundreds of families went to cemetery to pray in a tomb cleaning ritual occurred due to the upcoming Ramadan, which is expected to start on August 11 and finish on September 10. (EPA)
An Indonesian family prays on their parent's tomb at a cemetery in Jakarta, Indonesia. Hundreds of families went to cemetery to pray in a tomb cleaning ritual occurred due to the upcoming Ramadan, which is expected to start on August 11 and finish on September 10. (EPA)
An Indonesian Muslim student holds a poster during a rally for Ramadan in Jakarta, Indonesia. Ramadan, the holy fasting month, is expected to begin on Wednesday, Aug. 11. Indonesia is the world's most populous Muslim nation. (AP)