In pictures: Ramadan begins across the world

Dates are displayed for sale on the eve of Islam's holy fasting month of Ramadan in the West Bank city of Jericho on July 31, 2011. AFP PHOTO/ABBAS MOMANI *** Local Caption *** 530247-01-08.jpg

Aug 01, 2011

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