Ramadan 2021: Afghan National Army soldiers break fast in Herat - in pictures

The 207th Corps had iftar at their base in Afghanistan's western province

Soldiers of the Afghan National Army pray after breaking the fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Herat, western Afghanistan. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and it is believed that the revelation of the first verse of the Quran was made to the Prophet Mohammed during the last 10 nights of the month. EPA

Iftar for soldiers of the Afghan National Army as they break their fast at their base in Herat, western Afghanistan. Muslims celebrate Ramadan with prayer and by abstaining from eating and drinking between sunrise and sunset. EPA

Food and water for troops of the Afghan National Army as they break the Ramadan fast at their base in Herat, western Afghanistan. EPA

A soldier of the Afghan National Army stands guard outside Herat military base, home of 207th Corps, during the holy month of Ramadan. EPA

Soldiers of Afghan National Army break the Ramadan fast at their military base in Herat, western Afghanistan. EPA

Afghan National Army soldiers pray after breaking the fast during the holy month of Ramadan at their base in Herat, western Afghanistan. EPA

Iftar for Afghan National Army soldiers as they break the Ramadan fast at their base in Herat, western Afghanistan. EPA

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