Documentary photographer, Vishesh Kanani, sought special permission from the committee at Minara Masjid to capture the evening prayers and iftar from inside. Photo Courtesy: Vishesh Kanani
Most of the food items for Iftar are prepared in-house at Minara Masjid. Volunteers at the mosque are sent off to source essential ingredients which are then cooked inside the mosque. Preparation for Iftar commences by afternoon and runs till before the evening prayer of Maghrib. Photo Courtesy: Vishesh Kanani
A round enormous dish well-stocked with food items like dates, samosas, ragda, fruits, bhaji, chana, and sharbat is crafted to serve eight people. This dish is served by young boys and volunteers who ensure that everybody is fed with a complete meal. Photo Courtesy: Vishesh Kanani
Post iftar, the masjid floor is cleaned with soap and water within no time. The swift cleaning is done to ensure that the floor is ready for the evening prayer of Maghrib. Photo Courtesy: Vishesh Kanani
Devotees gather in rows to solemnize their praying ritual. As the imam commands and recites the verses from the Quran, the rest of them follow and offer their servitude to the almighty. Photo Courtesy: Vishesh Kanani
Post the sacred rituals of praying and Iftar, people come out on Mohammad Ali Road to relish the lively aura that comes with Ramadan. The streets light up with pulsating shops, sweet stalls, scrumptious food, and fragrant ittars that attract visitors till late in the night. Photo Courtesy: Vishesh Kanani
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