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Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr Worldwide
Muslims gathered on Friday to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy fasting month.
Celebrations included prayers and family visits. People wore new clothes.
Muslims in Egypt, Greece, and Russia all took part. In Gaza, Muslims prayed among the rubble of buildings.
An ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel affects the Middle East. This conflict has touched Eid celebrations across the region.
Klear Note — Ramadan is Islam's holiest month when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. Eid al-Fitr is a major holiday celebrating the end of fasting. Millions of Muslims worldwide observe this festival each year.
Key Terms 3
- Eid al-Fitr
- A Muslim festival marking the end of the fasting month Ramadan
- Ramadan
- The Islamic holy month when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset
- Gaza
- A small territory in the Middle East that has suffered heavy destruction