What We Loved This Week, Jul. 3 – 9

By All That's Interesting | Edited By John Kuroski
Published July 8, 2016
Updated July 7, 2016

Revisiting Ramadan 2016

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Mukhtar Khan/APA Kashmiri Muslim devotee cries while she prays as a priest displays a relic believed to be of the Prophet Muhammad at the Hazratbal shrine.

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan — a time when Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, and sex in order to focus on prayer and charity — ended earlier this week. These breathtaking photos capture the essence of this spiritual time.

See more at The Atlantic.

RELIGION RAMADAN/

Faisal Nasser/ReutersMuslims gather around the Kaaba inside the Grand Mosque during the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on June 8, 2016.

RELIGION RAMADAN/

Beawiharta Beawiharta/ReutersWomen read Koran as boys rest inside Istiqlal mosque during the holy month of Ramadan in Jakarta, Indonesia, on June 9, 2016.

The Best ATI Photography All In One Place

A Rwandan man with the Amasunzu hairstyle in 1923. #vintage #Africa #photography

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Your curiosity knows no bounds. Neither do we.

From one-of-a-kind historical curiosities to breathtaking vistas from around the world, this is the most stunning ATI photography, one iconic image after another.

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A 140-year-old tortoise wearing her 5-day-old son as a hat. #happyhumpday

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Havasu Falls, Arizona #nature

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All That's Interesting
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All That's Interesting
Established in 2010, All That's Interesting brings together a dedicated staff of digital publishing veterans and subject-level experts in history, true crime, and science. From the lesser-known byways of human history to the uncharted corners of the world, we seek out stories that bring our past, present, and future to life. Privately-owned since its founding, All That's Interesting maintains a commitment to unbiased reporting while taking great care in fact-checking and research to ensure that we meet the highest standards of accuracy.
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John Kuroski
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John Kuroski
John Kuroski is the editorial director of All That's Interesting. He graduated from New York University with a degree in history, earning a place in the Phi Alpha Theta honor society for history students. An editor at All That's Interesting since 2015, his areas of interest include modern history and true crime.
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