Rising model Sara Caballero is styled by Florent Buonomano and Marie-Amélie Sauvé in Louis Vuitton’s [IG] MIRAGE Capsule Collection 2025, released in conjunction with Ramadan. Rising photographer Quentin Saunier [IG] has been shooting consistently in smaller LV campaigns for several years now.

Ramadan, as a significant religious observance in Islam, is closely tied to the founding of Islam, deriving its practices and principles primarily from the revelations given to the Prophet Muhammad. However, its roots can be traced back to pre-Islamic traditions and cultures in the Arabian Peninsula, providing a broader historical context for its development. Before the advent of Islam, various Arab tribes practiced multiple forms of worship, many of which included some fasting traditions.

These were often linked to lunar cycles or particular deities, reflecting a diverse tapestry of spiritual practices in the region. Fasting, as a form of spiritual purification and discipline, was not unique to Islam; it is a common practice in many world religions, including Christianity and Judaism. The Qur’an itself acknowledges this, referencing fasting as a tradition handed down through prior generations of believers.

The concept of fasting as a means to achieve spiritual closeness to the divine was already familiar to the people of the Arabian Peninsula. The Islamic tradition of fasting during Ramadan repurposed these pre-Islamic customs into a coherent spiritual practice centered around the core tenets of Islam. Thus, while Ramadan as observed today was established in the early days of Islam, its practice was shaped by a rich mosaic of pre-Islamic traditions and spiritual insights.

According to Islamic tradition, the first verses of the Quran were revealed during the last ten nights of Ramadan, a period often known as Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Power. Traditionally, Laylat al-Qadr falls on an odd number date, most likely on the 27th night of Ramadan. This profound event is believed to have occurred in the Cave of Hira, located on the mountain of Jabal al-Nour, where the Prophet Muhammad would retreat for meditation. As the Quran was revealed over 23 years, the foundation of its message was laid during this holy month, making Ramadan an integral part of Islamic history and theology.