First morning prayers at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque - in pictures

The first Ramadan morning prayer at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai on March 11. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
Worshippers travelled to the mosque to pray on the first day of the holy month
Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam
The mosque is named after Umar bin Al Khattab, a companion of the Prophet Mohammed
Ramadan is believed to be the month the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed
Ramadan is considered a nocturnal month for worshippers who end their daily fast at sunset, then begin taraweeh prayers, an additional extended evening prayer performed after isha
This year, Muslims in the UAE will begin the month by fasting for about 13 hours and 52 minutes
About 1.9 billion Muslims around the world mark the holy month with fasting and special prayers