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A young Palestinian plays with homemade sparklers after breaking their fast in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, 23 September 2008. Muslims throughout the world are celebrating the holy fasting month of Ramadan during which they observe fast from dawn until dusk.

The streaks of light captured by a longish exposure create an umbrella-like structure that you wouldn't see watching it in person. This image won Readers Choice in The Week in Pictures the week of Sept. 18 25, 2008.

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