People prepare for Ramadan

A worker carries bread at the Al-Shaalan market, a day before the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Damascus July 9, 2013. [Photo/Agencies]

A shopkeeper checks his supplies of dates at a market a day ahead of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan in Cairo July 9, 2013. [Photo/Agencies]

Food with good karma 

Italian favorites side by side at open kitchen chef's table