Eid Mubarak! Millions of Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.
The festivities begin with morning prayers in mosques and prayer grounds, followed by a traditional gift exchange and a feast with family and friends. In many countries, Eid al-Fitr is a public holiday and special events are held to mark the occasion.
In Gaza, tens of thousands of Palestinians gathered at the Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray and celebrate Eid al-Fitr. In Syria, despite ongoing civil conflict, people took to the streets of Damascus to celebrate.
In Pakistan, the government urged people to celebrate Eid responsibly and avoid large gatherings due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Cases and deaths have risen sharply in the country in recent weeks, raising concerns among health officials.
People greet each other during Eid al-Fitr as blackout restrictions are imposed in India's Kashmir valley. Only a few selected mosques are allowed to hold group prayers in the valley due to safety concerns.
Meanwhile, in the UK, Eid celebrations have been affected by Covid-19 restrictions on indoor gatherings. Mosques had to limit the number of worshipers entering and many families had to celebrate separately.
Despite the challenges, the joy and spirit of Eid al-Fitr remains. From east to west, Muslims have gathered to celebrate the end of a month of fasting, prayer and self-reflection. Eid Mubarak!
Post time: Apr-18-2023