Eid celebrations around the world

Eid celebrations around the world

Muslims around the world have begun celebrating Eid al-Fitr, one of the biggest celebrations in the Islamic calendar.

Eid al-Fitr – which means “festival of the breaking of the fast” – is celebrated at the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting for many adults, as well as spiritual reflection and prayer.

Here in Moscow, worshippers are seen preparing for prayer.

Here in Moscow, worshippers are seen preparing for prayer.

Hundreds took part in prayers at Tononoka grounds, in Mombasa, Kenya

Hundreds took part in prayers at Tononoka grounds, in Mombasa, Kenya

Prayers were also observed at a stadium in Port Sudan in the east of the country

Prayers were also observed at a stadium in Port Sudan in the east of the country

Little children joined adults at the Moskee Essalam in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Little children joined adults at the Moskee Essalam in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Gifts are handed out to Muslim children in Lviv, Ukraine, as Russia’s war on the country continues

Gifts are handed out to Muslim children in Lviv, Ukraine, as Russia’s war on the country continues

Palestinians in Jabaliya in the northern Gaza Strip pray amidst the rubble of a mosque destroyed in the current war between Israel and Hamas

Palestinians in Jabaliya in the northern Gaza Strip pray amidst the rubble of a mosque destroyed in the current war between Israel and Hamas

Families gather at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem – the third holiest site in Islam

Families gather at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem – the third holiest site in Islam

A boy yawns during prayers at a stadium in Qatar

A boy yawns during prayers at a stadium in Qatar

Muslims greet each-other at Martim Moniz Square in Lisbon, Portugal

Muslims greet each-other at Martim Moniz Square in Lisbon, Portugal

Women worshippers gather in Burgess Park, London, for an outdoor prayer

Women worshippers gather in Burgess Park, London, for an outdoor prayer

There were also worshippers gathered outside Plebiscito Square in Naples, Italy

There were also worshippers gathered outside Plebiscito Square in Naples, Italy

Some women took pictures after attending prayers at the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey

Some women took pictures after attending prayers at the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey

Afghan refugees pray at a mosque on the outskirts of Peshawar, Pakistan

Afghan refugees pray at a mosque on the outskirts of Peshawar, Pakistan

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