US EditionIn Pictures: Muslims Celebrate Eid Al-Fitr Across the World in Shadow of Middle East War
Eid al-Fitr celebrations occur worldwide amid Middle East conflict, with Palestinian prayers restricted and some gatherings held amid rubble, highlighting resilience during Ramadan's end.
- On March 20, 2026, Muslim worshippers gathered for Eid al-Fitr prayers across countries including Cairo and Nairobi, marking the end of Ramadan.
- This year, amid war raging in Iran and many parts of the Middle East, Muslims observe Eid with prayers, family visits, and gatherings.
- Elsewhere, congregations gathered at mosques in Sidon, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Krasnoyarsk, Russia, while a Palestinian woman visited Gaza City cemetery on Eid, reflecting wartime losses.
- AP photo editors curated a gallery of the day’s images showing global Eid observances, with published photos spanning a frosty morning in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, to prayers at major mosques worldwide.
- In Jerusalem, worshippers prayed by a road after being not permitted to attend prayers at the Al-Aqsa compound, reflecting regional restrictions and wartime impact on Eid gatherings.
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Africa: How the World's Muslims Celebrate Eid 2026?
As the sun rose over a Middle East scarred by weeks of relentless conflict, the call to prayer resonated amidst the distant thunder of the front lines. Yet the region did not retreat into silence. Instead, it responded with a defiant, multi-colored symphony of tradition. Since the opening salvos weeks ago, a war many feared. But few truly expected with such speed, has reshaped the emotional and economic landscape of the region.
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A look at celebrations for Eid al-Fitr around the world, in photos
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How Dubai, Beirut, Sharjah woke up to Eid al-Fitr today – 'Emergency phone alerts, explosion sounds in background’
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A look at celebrations for Eid al-Fitr around the world, in photos – UK Times
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails From prayers amid the rubble of Gaza to the great mosques of Istanbul, Muslims around the world are celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr as they bid farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement and is marked wi…
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