In Pictures: Eid al-Fitr 2021 amid coronavirus and conflict
3 years, 8 months ago

In Pictures: Eid al-Fitr 2021 amid coronavirus and conflict

Al Jazeera  

Muslims across the world celebrated Eid al-Fitr with masks and prayers, as conflicts and coronavirus restrictions cast shadows over the festival’s mass gatherings and family reunions. Many COVID-hit countries, including Pakistan, India, Malaysia and Indonesia, imposed curbs, shut shops and even some mosques – though the numbers out praying were higher than in 2020 when lockdowns all but cancelled events. “ very lucky that we can pray together this year when we couldn’t do it last year,” said Tri Haryati Ningsih, 53, at the Dian al-Mahri mosque in the Indonesian city of Depok, south of the capital Jakarta. In Gaza, the usual excitement of Eid turned to mourning for some after a heavy night of Israeli air strikes amid a fierce flare-up in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Afghanistan's Taliban leaders issued different messages for Eid. Experts say that shows tensions
9 months ago

Afghanistan's Taliban leaders issued different messages for Eid. Experts say that shows tensions

The Independent  

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What is Eid al-Fitr and how to wish someone a Happy Eid
9 months ago

What is Eid al-Fitr and how to wish someone a Happy Eid

The Independent  

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Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr in the shadow of Gaza’s misery
9 months ago

Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr in the shadow of Gaza’s misery

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Muslims around the world celebrated the Eid al-Fitr holiday Wednesday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. “They have been subjected to unjustified aggression and a lot of violence the world is watching in silence.” In a holiday message, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sent support to Gaza, which he called a “bleeding wound on the …

Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations across the world marred by devastating Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
9 months ago

Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations across the world marred by devastating Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

India TV News  

Muslims across the world are celebrating the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, with family reunions, new clothes and sweet treats, but the festivities are heavily overshadowed by the devastating war in Gaza between Israel and militant group Hamas, which has claimed the lives of more than 33,000 Palestinians and drove the majority of …

‘Steadfast despite grief’: Palestinians in Gaza mark solemn Eid al-Fitr
9 months ago

‘Steadfast despite grief’: Palestinians in Gaza mark solemn Eid al-Fitr

Al Jazeera  

As Israel’s war weighs heavily on them, many Palestinians do not feel joy this Eid but say they still have faith. We no longer think of Eid or celebrations or any other form of joy.” Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum said people performed Eid prayers in Rafah even as Israeli military drones buzzed overhead to maintain a sense of insecurity. …

Eid Al-Fitr 2023: Saudi Arabia Announces Holiday for Students; Oman, UAE, Qatar Plan for Long Weekend
1 year, 9 months ago

Eid Al-Fitr 2023: Saudi Arabia Announces Holiday for Students; Oman, UAE, Qatar Plan for Long Weekend

News 18  

With just over two weeks remaining for the holy month of Ramadan to end, the highly anticipated long weekend with Eid Al-Fitr festivity is approaching. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has also announced that the Eid Al-Fitr 2023 holiday will begin on Thursday, corresponding to the 22nd of Ramadan. The country also announced that the classes will resume after the Eid holiday …

Muslims mark Eid al-Fitr holiday with joy, worry
2 years, 8 months ago

Muslims mark Eid al-Fitr holiday with joy, worry

Associated Press  

CAIRO — For the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, the smell of freshly baked orange biscuits and powdered sugar-dusted cookies typically fills the air in Mona Abubakr’s home. “Hopefully all of this will make us more faithful.” The mood was festive at Cairo’s Al-Azhar Mosque where people congregated for the Eid prayer on Monday. “I wish we had jobs and …

Eid brings little joy for millions of Afghans facing hunger
2 years, 8 months ago

Eid brings little joy for millions of Afghans facing hunger

Al Jazeera  

People across Afghanistan celebrated Eid on Sunday, but for millions of Afghans, it was yet another day of struggle to bring food to the table. “We have been running campaigns during Ramadan, mostly for a food donation for over five years, and this year has been the worst,” said Abdul Manan Momand, a social worker from Nangarhar province. “Last year, …

‘Does this feel like Eid to you?’: No festival cheer for Afghans
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Does this feel like Eid to you?’: No festival cheer for Afghans

Al Jazeera  

Eid al-Adha falls at a precarious time for the country as foreign forces withdraw, peace talks flounder and Taliban makes sweeping gains. Herat, Afghanistan – In the years past, Kochei Leilami in Herat city in Afghanistan’s west, would be full of shoppers on the days in the run up to an Eid holiday. But this year, Eid al-Adha falls at …

For Muslims in America, Eid al-Fitr comes as pandemic eases
3 years, 8 months ago

For Muslims in America, Eid al-Fitr comes as pandemic eases

Associated Press  

For Qassim Abdullah, this year’s Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr marked a bit of a milestone: Now fully vaccinated, the 66-year-old finally felt comfortable enough to return to his mosque for the Eid prayer on Thursday, his first time back since the start of the pandemic. “Eid is a really big deal for us.” At The Islamic Center of East …

Three-day Eid ceasefire comes into force in Afghanistan
3 years, 8 months ago

Three-day Eid ceasefire comes into force in Afghanistan

Al Jazeera  

The temporary deal between the Taliban and the Afghan government follows a surge in violence in recent weeks. A three-day ceasefire agreed by the warring Taliban and Afghan government has come into force as celebrations for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr got underway, after weeks of heavy fighting across the country. Violence has intensified in Afghanistan since the United …

Afghanistan: 255 civilians killed, 500 injured by Taliban in the month of Ramzan
3 years, 8 months ago

Afghanistan: 255 civilians killed, 500 injured by Taliban in the month of Ramzan

Op India  

More than 200 blasts and 15 suicide attacks have rocked Afghanistan since the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramzan on April 13, the Ministry of Interior Affairs of Afghanistan said on Tuesday. On Tuesday, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani expressed his gratitude to the security forces for preventing over 800 incidents of attacks, and in the process arresting more …

Muslims to celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid COVID-19 measures
3 years, 8 months ago

Muslims to celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid COVID-19 measures

Al Jazeera  

Wednesday is the final day of the fasting month of Ramadan in many countries. Muslims around the world are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Fitr – one of the holiest occasions in the Islamic calendar – while coping with coronavirus restrictions. Saudi Arabia, home to Islam’s holiest sites, declared Wednesday as the final day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan …

Afghanistan: Taliban calls for 'ceasefire' for Eid after bombing near a girls' school takes 68 lives
3 years, 8 months ago

Afghanistan: Taliban calls for 'ceasefire' for Eid after bombing near a girls' school takes 68 lives

Op India  

On Monday, Islamic terrorist outfit Taliban announced that it would observe a 3-day ceasefire in Afghanistan ahead of Eid. While speaking about the decision, Taliban spokesperson Mohammad Naeem said, “In order that the Mujahideen again provide a peaceful and secure atmosphere to our compatriots during Eid-ul-Fitr so that they may celebrate this joyous occasion, all Mujahideen … are instructed to …

Afghanistan: Taliban declare three-day Eid ceasefire
3 years, 8 months ago

Afghanistan: Taliban declare three-day Eid ceasefire

Al Jazeera  

The Taliban’s announcement comes two days after a series of blasts at a Kabul girls’ school killed more than 50 people, mostly pupils. The Taliban has declared a three-day ceasefire across Afghanistan to mark this week’s Eid al-Fitr holiday, two days after more than 50 people – mostly young girls – were killed in bomb blasts outside a school in …

Muslims in India, Bangladesh celebrate Eid subdued by virus
4 years, 7 months ago

Muslims in India, Bangladesh celebrate Eid subdued by virus

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Muslims in India and Bangladesh joined prayers to celebrate a subdued Eid-al Fitr on Monday, marking the end of the Ramadan holy month by seeking blessings for a world free from coronavirus. Outside New Delhi’s iconic Mughal-era Jamia mosque, closed as part of a ban on religious congregations, security officers patrolled the streets and almost all shops …

Muslims around the world celebrates Eid amid curfews and virus fears
4 years, 7 months ago

Muslims around the world celebrates Eid amid curfews and virus fears

Deccan Chronicle  

Jakarta, Indonesia: Muslims around the world on Sunday began celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a normally festive holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, with millions under strict stay-at-home orders and many fearing renewed coronavirus outbreaks. In deeply conservative Aceh, Indonesia’s only province enforcing Islamic law, public Eid prayers can still be performed at mosques and fields, but without …

Taliban, Ghani declare three-day cease fire for Eid holiday
4 years, 7 months ago

Taliban, Ghani declare three-day cease fire for Eid holiday

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The Taliban and Afghanistan’s president announced late Saturday a three-day cease-fire ahead of a major Islamic holiday that begins Sunday to mark the end of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan. The Taliban order, which was soon followed by an announcement via Twitter from Afghan President Ashraf Ghani announcing the government “extends the offer of peace,” comes just …

Afghan Taliban announces three-day Eid ceasefire
4 years, 7 months ago

Afghan Taliban announces three-day Eid ceasefire

Al Jazeera  

The move comes after months of fighting with Afghan forces since the group signed a landmark agreement with the US. The Afghan Taliban has announced a three-day Eid ceasefire starting on Sunday, a spokesman for the armed group said in a statement, in a move following months of bloody fighting with security forces. Following the Taliban announcement, Afghan President Ashraf …

Afghan president calls for Eid cease-fire, Taliban to reply
6 years, 4 months ago

Afghan president calls for Eid cease-fire, Taliban to reply

Associated Press  

KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has called for a conditional cease-fire with Taliban insurgents for the duration of the Eid al-Adha holiday. “The cease-fire should be observed from both sides, and its continuation and duration also depend on the Taliban’s stand,” Ghani stressed. President Ghani’s call comes just a day after the leader of the Afghan Taliban said …

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