Muslim women perform an evening prayer called 'tarawih' marking the first eve of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, at Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sunday, June 5, 2016.
The month of Ramadan will begin on Monday June 6 it has been announced.
Many Middle Eastern States have announced the beginning of the annual holy month.
It ís unsure if all Muslims will begín Ramadan on the same day as some reports suggest Morocco and South Africa may begin fasting from Tuesday.
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