The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is set to begin. Here's what you need to know about the period and how it's observed.

For nearly 2 billion Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a time of deep reflection, spiritual connection and community.

Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it's a time of increased worship, religious reflection,