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PHOTOS: Ramzan @ Mumbai's Mohammad Ali Road

Last updated on: August 24, 2011 08:16 IST
Twins selling firni outside the Minara Masjid
The Minara Masjid in Mohammad Ali Road, Mumbai is the centre of activity during the holy month of Ramzan.

The famous Suleman Usman Mithaiwala is situated at the front door of the mosque and a lane called Khau Galli is situated just next to it which is open till Saheri or dawn. These eateris attract thousands of people throughout the nights of Ramzan.

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Ramzan @ Mumbai's Mohammad Ali Road

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Evening buzz at the Minara Masjid lane

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Ramzan @ Mumbai's Mohammad Ali Road

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Delicious naan on sale at a shop

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Ramzan @ Mumbai's Mohammad Ali Road

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Awaiting customers at his shop

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Ramzan @ Mumbai's Mohammad Ali Road

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Colourful firni on sale at a shop at the Minara Masjid lane

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Ramzan @ Mumbai's Mohammad Ali Road

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One of the numeerous fruit stalls on the lane.

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Ramzan @ Mumbai's Mohammad Ali Road

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A boy sells namaaz topis (prayer caps) at his stall.

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Ramzan @ Mumbai's Mohammad Ali Road

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A smiling face among the thousands.

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Ramzan @ Mumbai's Mohammad Ali Road

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A boy at a shop smiles as a customer (not in picture) leaves after making a purchase

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Ramzan @ Mumbai's Mohammad Ali Road

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Hectic activity at the Mohammad Ali market

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Ramzan @ Mumbai's Mohammad Ali Road

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Traditional seviyaan on sale at a shop

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Ramzan @ Mumbai's Mohammad Ali Road

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Beggars gather outisde the Minara Masjid to collect food and clothes

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Ramzan @ Mumbai's Mohammad Ali Road

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Street food at its best. Chicken samosas and currypuffs on sale at a roadside stall.

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