The holy month of Ramadan has begun with thousands of Muslims across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough taking part. It is the most important time in the Islamic calendar where Muslims fast and refrain from eating or drinking between dawn and sunset.

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

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.