A street vendor sells food during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in Mazar-i-Sharif, the provincial capital of Balkh Province, north Afghanistan, March 18, 2024. (Photo by Khaibar Akbari/Xinhua)
BALKH, Afghanistan, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Afghans devoutly attend mosques during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, dedicating hours to prayers and reflection. As daylight fades, people buy food from street vendors to ensure a satisfying meal or iftar after the end of each day's fast.
The Muslim fasting month of Ramadan commenced on March 11 in Afghanistan.
Street vendors sell food during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in Mazar-i-Sharif, the provincial capital of Balkh Province, north Afghanistan, March 18, 2024. (Photo by Khaibar Akbari/Xinhua)
A street vendor sells food during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in Mazar-i-Sharif, the provincial capital of Balkh Province, north Afghanistan, March 18, 2024. (Photo by Khaibar Akbari/Xinhua)
Street vendors sell food during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in Mazar-i-Sharif, the provincial capital of Balkh Province, north Afghanistan, March 18, 2024. (Photo by Khaibar Akbari/Xinhua)
A street vendor sells food during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in Mazar-i-Sharif, the provincial capital of Balkh Province, north Afghanistan, March 18, 2024. (Photo by Khaibar Akbari/Xinhua)
Street vendors sell food during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in Mazar-i-Sharif, the provincial capital of Balkh Province, north Afghanistan, March 18, 2024. (Photo by Khaibar Akbari/Xinhua)
Street vendors sell food during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in Mazar-i-Sharif, the provincial capital of Balkh Province, north Afghanistan, March 18, 2024. (Photo by Khaibar Akbari/Xinhua)
A street vendor sells food during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in Mazar-i-Sharif, the provincial capital of Balkh Province, north Afghanistan, March 18, 2024. (Photo by Khaibar Akbari/Xinhua) ■
