Muslims worldwide celebrated Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, with prayers, reunions, new clothes and sweet treats. However, the joy of the occasion was overshadowed by the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Israel’s threat of a ground offensive in Rafah.
In Istanbul, worshippers gathered at the Hagia Sofia mosque for morning prayers, showing their support for Gaza. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed solidarity with Gaza in his holiday message, calling it a “bleeding wound on the conscience of humanity.”
Prayers in Kenya at the Rahma mosque also focused on Gaza, condemning the violence and calling for support. In Indonesia, people gathered for communal prayers in mosques and on the streets, emphasizing the need for humanitarian solidarity in the face of the conflict in Gaza.
In Pakistan, security forces were deployed to ensure safety at mosques and markets during the celebrations. In Malaysia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called for unity and reconciliation, stressing the importance of respecting all groups and their cultural practices.
Overall, Eid al-Fitr celebrations were tinged with a sense of solidarity and concern for the ongoing crisis in Gaza, underscoring
