ST. LOUIS (RNS) — Across the country, young men are balancing school and work as they step into quasi-imam roles, leading Taraweeh prayers deep into the night.

(Fort Worth Report) — Nighttime gatherings, some of them all-nighters like this one, are held by Muslims around the world, most commonly during Ramadan.

Fajr is the pre-dawn prayer performed by Muslims, the first of five daily prayers, and is significant during Ramadan.

Muslims are celebrating Islamic holiday of Ramadan with spiritual reflection, self-discipline and generosity. These themes are universal among all faiths.