The holy month of Ramadan has begun with thousands of Muslims across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough taking part. It is the most important time in the Islamic calendar where Muslims fast and refrain from eating or drinking between dawn and sunset.

Fasting begins Saturday, when Muslims will refrain from eating or drinking anything from dawn to sunset for the month. It's a time of increased worship, charity, and good deeds.

Ramadan is followed by the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr.