Ramadan 2021: Afghan National Army soldiers break fast in Herat - in pictures

The 207th Corps had iftar at their base in Afghanistan's western province

Soldiers of the Afghan National Army pray after breaking the fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Herat, western Afghanistan. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and it is believed that the revelation of the first verse of the Quran was made to the Prophet Mohammed during the last 10 nights of the month. EPA

Soldiers of the Afghan National Army pray after breaking the fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Herat, western Afghanistan. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and it is believed that the revelation of the first verse of the Quran was made to the Prophet Mohammed during the last 10 nights of the month. EPA

Apr 18, 2021

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