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IN PHOTOS: Ramadan comes alive in Mumbai with faith, food and festive streets

Updated On: 17 March, 2026 10:13 AM IST | Vipul Shinde

In less than a week the buzzing bylanes in parts of the city will go back to their usual pace as Eid-al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, will be celebrated. PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI, ASHISH RAJE, and ATUL KAMBLE

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In less than a week the buzzing bylanes in parts of the city will go back to their usual pace as Eid-al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, will be celebrated. PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI, ASHISH RAJE, and ATUL KAMBLE

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In less than a week the buzzing bylanes in parts of the city will go back to their usual pace as Eid-al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, will be celebrated. PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI, ASHISH RAJE, and ATUL KAMBLE
<p>Zakaria Masjid in Masjid Bunder hosts a traditional iftaar for around 700 fasting people daily during Ramadan. PIC/ASHISH RAJE</p>

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Zakaria Masjid in Masjid Bunder hosts a traditional iftaar for around 700 fasting people daily during Ramadan. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

<p>Devotees share a single plate during iftar, embodying the spirit of togetherness and community in Ramadan</p>

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Devotees share a single plate during iftar, embodying the spirit of togetherness and community in Ramadan

<p>Volunteers serve steaming plates of traditional iftar delicacies to fasting devotees at Zakaria Masjid, ensuring no one goes hungry</p>

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Volunteers serve steaming plates of traditional iftar delicacies to fasting devotees at Zakaria Masjid, ensuring no one goes hungry

<p>The historic Mughal Masjid (Masjid-e-Iranian) on Imamwada Road, Umerkhadi, South Mumbai. Pic/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI&nbsp;</p>

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The historic Mughal Masjid (Masjid-e-Iranian) on Imamwada Road, Umerkhadi, South Mumbai. Pic/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI 

<p>People shopping during Ramadan outside Nawab Ayaz Masjid adding color and bustle to Pydhonie streets. PIC/ASHISH RAJE</p>

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People shopping during Ramadan outside Nawab Ayaz Masjid adding color and bustle to Pydhonie streets. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

<p>Devotees break their fast on the first day of Ramadan near Fashion Street at Churchgate. Pic/ATUL KAMBLE&nbsp;</p>

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Devotees break their fast on the first day of Ramadan near Fashion Street at Churchgate. Pic/ATUL KAMBLE 

<p>People break their fast at Khoja Masjid at Palagali, Dongri</p>

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People break their fast at Khoja Masjid at Palagali, Dongri

<p>Around 350&ndash;400 people break their fast daily at community iftars, sharing meals here in Dongri spreading camaraderie. PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI</p>

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Around 350–400 people break their fast daily at community iftars, sharing meals here in Dongri spreading camaraderie. PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI

<p>Families carry colorful plates of iftar to nearby homes, keeping the spirit of sharing and togetherness alive across the neighborhood</p>

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Families carry colorful plates of iftar to nearby homes, keeping the spirit of sharing and togetherness alive across the neighborhood

<p>People gather for iftaar at Minara Masjid as Mohammed Ali Road comes alive with food stalls during Ramadan. Pics/ASHISH RAJE&nbsp;</p>

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People gather for iftaar at Minara Masjid as Mohammed Ali Road comes alive with food stalls during Ramadan. Pics/ASHISH RAJE 

<p>The aroma of traditional sweets and dates fills the air as markets overflow with activity</p>

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The aroma of traditional sweets and dates fills the air as markets overflow with activity

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