The holiday of Eid al-Fitr ushered in a day of prayers and joy for Muslims around the world. The celebration was marred by tragedy amid the explosion of conflict in Sudan, while in other countries it came against the backdrop of hopes for a better future.
Large parts of the Muslim world usher in Eid al-Fitr, the holiday marking the end of the fasting month Ramadan. Large parts of the Muslim world usher in Eid al-Fitr, the holiday marking the end of the fasting month Ramadan.
Following holiday prayers, a clown entertained children and a woman painted the cheek of a girl with the green, red, black and white Palestinian flag. Some attendees trampled on an Israeli flag and unfurled banners in support of Palestinian militant groups. This year, Saudi Arabia and many other Arab countries began their Eid celebrations on Friday, while Iran, Pakistan and Indonesia, among others, set the first day of the holiday for Saturday.
Yet in other parts of the region, the recent rapprochement between arch-rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran has kindled hopes for peace.
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