As Muslims all over the world prepare for the holy month of Ramadan, which commences Thursday, Legit.ng went round Lagos to capture some people's preparations for the fasting period in the evening of June 17, Wednesday.
Muslim faithful at Lagos Central Mosque, Lagos Island, gathered to pray ahead of the Ramadan fasting, on Wednesday. Below are some pictures from the event:
Muslim faithful praying at the Lagos central work, Lagos Island, on Wednesday evening. Photo: O.Emmanuel In prayer mood ahead of the prayer and fasting period. Photo: O.Emmanuel Full commitment to the prayers Wednesday evening. Photo: O.Emmanuel A devout Muslim offering prayers before the Ramadan frenzy sets in. Photo: O.Emmanuel Muslim faithful fully into the prayer sessions prior to the commencement of the fasting period. Photo: O.Emmanuel Behold the feet of the prayerful faithful before the commencement of Ramadan. Photo: O.Emmanuel Total concentration from these Muslim faithful as they await the holy month of Ramadan. Photo: O.Emmanuel Another set of devoted Muslims at the Lagos Central mosque, Lagos Island on Wednesday. Photo: O.Emmanuel Front view of the Lagos Central Mosque, Lagos Island as Muslim faithful await Ramadan. Photo: O.Emmanuel