In pictures: Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-al-Fitr amid Gaza conflict
Theo Farrant
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In pictures: Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-al-Fitr amid Gaza conflict
Today, Muslims around the world are marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.
After a month of fasting from dawn to sunset – as well as greater focus on worship, charity, and good deeds – Eid al-Fitr literally means the feast, or festival, of breaking the fast.
Traditionally, Eid al-Fitr, often referred to as 'Eid', is a three-day feast but can be longer or shorter depending on the country. It's a time for friends, family and giving thanks to God.
However, this year,the ongoing six-month conflict in Gaza has cast a somber shadow over the celebrations for many.Here's a photo gallery, showing how Muslims have marked Eid around the globe, across Europe and beyond.
Romania
Muslim women take part in Eid al-Fitr prayers in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - Credit: Andreea Alexandru/AP
A young woman poses for a friend before the Eid al-Fitr prayers in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. - Credit: Andreea Alexandru/AP
Italy
A young boy plays with a balloon during Eid Al-Fitr prayers marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, at Parco Dora, in Turin, Italy, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. - Credit: Matteo Secci/LaPresse
Muslims pray on the first day of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr in Rome, Italy, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. - Credit: Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse
Greece
People pray at the historic Yeni Cami, or New Mosque, in the port city of Thessaloniki, northern Greece, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. - Credit: Giannis Papanikos/AP
Muslims attend the prayer of the first day of Eid al-Fitr, outside the iconic Haghia Sophia mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. - Credit: Khalil Hamra/AP
Kosovo
Muslims perform an Eid al-Fitr prayer outside Sultan Mehmet Fatih mosque in capital Pristina, Kosovo on Wednesday, April, 10, 2024. - Credit: Visar Kryeziu/AP
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnian Muslim woman hugs her daughter prior to the start of the prayer during the first day of Eid al-Fitr in Sarajevo, Bosnia, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. - Credit: Armin Durgut/AP
Germany
Muslims congratulate each other on Eid al-Fitr by hugging each other after the prayer in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, April, 10, 2024. - Credit: Ebrahim Noroozi/AP
Jerusalem
Palestinians gather for Eid al-Fitr prayers by the Dome of the Rock shrine in the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. - Credit: Mahmoud Illean/AP
A girl stands next to her relative during the Eid al-Fitr prayers outside of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the Jerusalem's Old City, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. - Credit: Leo Correa/AP
Egypt
Muslims light flares as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr outside al-Seddik mosque in Cairo, Egypt, Wednesday, 10 April 2024 - Credit: Amr Nabil/AP
Muslims light flares as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr outside al-Seddik mosque in Cairo, Egypt, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. - Credit: Amr Nabil/AP
Thousands of Muslims offer Eid al-Fitr prayers outside al-Seddik mosque in Cairo, Egypt, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. - Credit: Amr Nabil/AP
Pakistan
Muslim women share Eid greeting after performing an Eid al-Fitr prayer at historical Badshahi mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, April, 10, 2024. - Credit: K.M. Chaudary/AP
Muslim girls display their hands painted with henna in traditional patterns to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Peshawar, Pakistan, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. - Credit: Muhammad Sajjad/AP
Muslim children share Eid greeting after attending an Eid al-Fitr prayer in Karachi, Pakistan, Wednesday, April, 10, 2024. - Credit: Fareed Khan/AP
Malaysia
Muslims attend pray at National Mosque for the Eid al-Fitr in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. - Credit: Vincent Thian/AP
Iran
Iranian worshippers perform Eid al-Fitr prayer in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. - Credit: Vahid Salemi/AP
Kenya
Muslim devotees offer Eid al-Fitr prayers to mark the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, in Nairobi, Kenya Wednesday, 10 April 2024. - Credit: Brian Inganga/AP
Somalia
Muslim devotees offer Eid al-Fitr prayers to mark the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, in Mogadishu, Somalia Wednesday, April. 10, 2024. - Credit: Farah Abdi Warsameh/AP
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