• An Egyptian Muslim attends Friday prayers inside Al Sultan Hassan mosque during Ramadan in the old Islamic area of Cairo, Egypt May 17, 2019. Reuters
    An Egyptian Muslim attends Friday prayers inside Al Sultan Hassan mosque during Ramadan in the old Islamic area of Cairo, Egypt May 17, 2019. Reuters
  • Children play as Palestinian families eat Iftar on the beach during the holy month of Ramadan in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, 16 May 2019. EPA
    Children play as Palestinian families eat Iftar on the beach during the holy month of Ramadan in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, 16 May 2019. EPA
  • This picture taken on May 17, 2019 from the Syrian town of Qalaat al-Madiq, some 45 kilometres northwest of the central city of Hama, shows bombardment by Syrian government forces on the Shashabo Mountain. AFP
    This picture taken on May 17, 2019 from the Syrian town of Qalaat al-Madiq, some 45 kilometres northwest of the central city of Hama, shows bombardment by Syrian government forces on the Shashabo Mountain. AFP
  • Prisoners held by the Syrian government reunite with relatives during a prisoner exchange between the Syrian government and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in the countryside of the rebel-held Idlib province on May 17, 2019. AFP
    Prisoners held by the Syrian government reunite with relatives during a prisoner exchange between the Syrian government and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in the countryside of the rebel-held Idlib province on May 17, 2019. AFP
  • Libyan fishing boats are moored at the Libyan port of Benghazi, during Ramadan, on May 16, 2019. AFP
    Libyan fishing boats are moored at the Libyan port of Benghazi, during Ramadan, on May 16, 2019. AFP
  • Al-Nassr players celebrate after winning the league during the Saudi Professional League soccer match between Al-Nassr and Al-Batin at King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 16 May 2019. EPA/STR
    Al-Nassr players celebrate after winning the league during the Saudi Professional League soccer match between Al-Nassr and Al-Batin at King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 16 May 2019. EPA/STR
  • Students from the marine school wait to break their fast during Ramadan at Karakoy dock, in Istanbul, on May 16, 2019. AFP
    Students from the marine school wait to break their fast during Ramadan at Karakoy dock, in Istanbul, on May 16, 2019. AFP
  • Palestinians attending Friday prayers during Ramadan in the West Bank city of Hebron, the West Bank, 17 May 2019. According to local media, Israeli security officers allegedly arranged shuttle services to allow worshipers easy access to the Muslim holy site. EPA
    Palestinians attending Friday prayers during Ramadan in the West Bank city of Hebron, the West Bank, 17 May 2019. According to local media, Israeli security officers allegedly arranged shuttle services to allow worshipers easy access to the Muslim holy site. EPA

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