Drums for Ramadan sound in Pakistan

Rawalpindi drummer in Pakistan - wakes up the locals for their dawn prayers and meal.

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23 August 2011 Last updated at 07:11 ET Help

During the month of Ramadan those who fast wake up at dawn for prayers and last meal for day ahead.

In most Muslim countries people wake up to the call to prayer.

But in some parts of Pakistan - such as Rawalpindi - drums have replaced that tradition.

Karen Zarindast reports.

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