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, 2024Credit: 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 2024Credit: 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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