In pictures: Eid celebrations around the world

10 April

Eid al-Fitr

Drone view of Muslims attending mass prayers on the road in Palembang, Indonesia — Image caption,
Crowds gathered outside a mosque in Palembang, Indonesia

Muslims around the world have begun celebrating Eid al-Fitr, one of the biggest celebrations in the Islamic calendar.

Eid al-Fitr - which means "festival of the breaking of the fast" - is celebrated at the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting for many adults, as well as spiritual reflection and prayer.

Women sitting on the grass with white dome in the background in Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir

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Women pray near a Muslim shrine in Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir.

A boy standing ds in the middle of a crowd of people praying in the prostration position in Nairobi, Kenya.

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A boy stands in the middle of a crowd of people praying in Nairobi, Kenya.

People inside a bakery, with a sign saying 'Eid Mubarak' in Rotterdam, the Netherlands

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In Rotterdam, the Netherlands, people buy sweets in a bakery as part of the celebrations.

Worshippers praying outside Central Sobornaya Mosque, Moscow Russia

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In the Russian capital, Moscow, worshippers pray outside the Central Sobornaya Mosque.

People on motorbikes and on top of of a truck celebrating in Jakarta, Indonesia

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Here, thousands are celebrating on the eve of the Eid al-Fitr on a street in Jakarta, Indonesia.

People gathered under balloons in the colours of the Palestinian flag in at the village of Abu Sir, in the Giza Governorate, Egypt.

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In Egypt, people gathered under balloons in the colours of the Palestinian flag in a show of support for fellow Muslims caught in the Gaza war.

Aerial view of people praying in front of prayer rug in Rafah, the Gaza Strip.

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In Gaza itself, Palestinians gathered for prayers in the southern town of Rafah which Israel has promised to attack as part of its stated aim of eliminating Hamas.