Today's best photos: From Ramadan preparations to Chanel's ready-to-wear show

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Traditional 'Fanous' lanterns are displayed in a market in Cairo, Egypt, 04 March 2024. People put up decorations and ornaments as part of the celebration of the holy month of Ramadan, which is expected to start in Egypt on 11 March. Muslims around the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan by praying during the night time and abstaining from eating, drinking, and sexual acts during the period between sunrise and sunset. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and it is believed that the revelation of the first verse in the Koran was during its last 10 nights. EPA / KHALED ELFIQI

Traditional 'Fanous' lanterns are displayed in a market in Cairo, Egypt, 04 March 2024. People put up decorations and ornaments as part of the celebration of the holy month of Ramadan, which is expected to start in Egypt on 11 March. Muslims around the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan by praying during the night time and abstaining from eating, drinking, and sexual acts during the period between sunrise and sunset. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and it is believed that the revelation of the first verse in the Koran was during its last 10 nights. EPA / KHALED ELFIQI

Mar 05, 2024

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