Best photos of March 1: Mini Cesar award to first day of Ramadan

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

Franck Dubosc poses with the Mini Cesar award during the 50th annual Cesar awards ceremony held at the Olympia concert hall in Paris, France, 28 February 2025. The awards are presented by the French 'Academie des Arts et Techniques du Cinema' (Academy of Cinema Arts and Techniques). EPA / MOHAMMED BADRA

A bride's maid of honour smiles in Luanda, Angola, west Africa. AFP

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada signs autographs before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during spring training at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Workers prepare the red carpet area for the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. AFP

First taraweeh prayers at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

A member of the Ilu Oba de Min troupe parades in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil. EPA

South Korean honour guards take part in the 106th Independence Movement Day ceremony at Soongeui Women's University in Seoul. AFP

A nun holds a candle and a rosary during a prayer service in St. Peter's Square, as Pope Francis remains in hospital at the Vatican. Reuters

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves walks off after speaking to the media during a visit to RAF Waddington in eastern England. AFP

A Muslim man reads the Quran on the first day of Ramadan at Istiqlal mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia. AP