In Egypt, more than 30,000 Muslims gathered to pray for what is believed to be the night of destiny, known in Arabic as Laylatu Al-Qadr. Muslims memorize on this night the first revelation of the Holy Quran and believe that Allah listens to their prayers. Cairo-based photojournalist Hamada Elrasam has more from Cairo.
Ramadan's Night of Destiny in Cairo
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Muslims gather at Amr Ibn al-As mosque, one of the biggest mosques in Cairo, for Ramadan’s night of destiny prayers in old Cairo, Egypt, May 31, 2019.
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Muslims arrive before sunset to the mosque with food and drink to break their fast in old Cairo, Egypt, May 31, 2019.
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People distribute food, water and drinks to Muslims coming to attend the prayers at Amr Ibn al-As mosque, in old Cairo, Egypt, May 31, 2019.
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Fasting Muslims gather to break their fast at Amr Ibn al-As mosque in old Cairo, Egypt, May 31, 2019.