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Ramadan's Night of Destiny in Cairo

By Hamada Elrasam
June 01, 2019 12:28 AM
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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.
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.
Muslims arrive before sunset to the mosque with food and drink to break their fast in old Cairo, Egypt, May 31, 2019.
Muslims arrive before sunset to the mosque with food and drink to break their fast in old Cairo, Egypt, May 31, 2019.
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.
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.
Fasting Muslims gather to break their fast at Amr Ibn al-As mosque in old Cairo, Egypt, May 31, 2019.
Fasting Muslims gather to break their fast at Amr Ibn al-As mosque in old Cairo, Egypt, May 31, 2019.
Ambulances wait to aid people who collapse from overcrowding and heat at Amr Ibn al-As mosque, in old Cairo, Egypt, May 31, 2019.
Ambulances wait to aid people who collapse from overcrowding and heat at Amr Ibn al-As mosque, in old Cairo, Egypt, May 31, 2019.
Muslims attend the prayers and some follow the Imam’s recitation in their Qurans in Amr Ibn al-As mosque, in old Cairo, Egypt, May 31, 2019.
Muslims attend the prayers and some follow the Imam’s recitation in their Qurans in Amr Ibn al-As mosque, in old Cairo, Egypt, May 31, 2019.
A young Muslim takes a break from the prayers, which lasted a few hours in Amr Ibn al-As mosque, in old Cairo, Egypt, May 31, 2019.
A young Muslim takes a break from the prayers, which lasted a few hours in Amr Ibn al-As mosque, in old Cairo, Egypt, May 31, 2019.
Muslims gathered in mosques across Egypt, especially in the first mosque built in Egypt and Africa, Amr Ibn al-As mosque, in old Cairo district, May 31, 2019. On Ramadan’s 27th night, Muslims pray in groups on what is believed to be the night of de...
Muslims gathered in mosques across Egypt, especially in the first mosque built in Egypt and Africa, Amr Ibn al-As mosque, in old Cairo district, May 31, 2019. On Ramadan’s 27th night, Muslims pray in groups on what is believed to be the night of de...
Muslim men and women stand in lines that stretch into the surrounding streets as the 13,200 square meter mosque filled completely, in old Cairo, Egypt, May 31, 2019.
Muslim men and women stand in lines that stretch into the surrounding streets as the 13,200 square meter mosque filled completely, in old Cairo, Egypt, May 31, 2019.
After the end of the rituals, Muslims pose for a selfie in Amr Ibn al-As mosque, in old Cairo, Egypt, May 31, 2019.
After the end of the rituals, Muslims pose for a selfie in Amr Ibn al-As mosque, in old Cairo, Egypt, May 31, 2019.
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