Eid al-Fitr

World News

Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr with prayers and gatherings, marking the end of Ramadan. In Gaza, Palestinians have little to celebrate as the war continues despite ceasefire efforts.

30/03/2025

Syria

Syrians to celebrate first Eid after the fall of al-Assad regime

The streets of Damascus are once again full of life, as people are preparing for the annual Eid celebrations.

28/03/2025

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WATCH: Muslims in India gather at mosques to celebrate Eid al-Fitr

The first day of Eid al-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon marking the start of the month of Shawwal.

11/04/2024

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WATCH: Children in Iraq celebrate Eid al-Fatr

The three-day festival celebrates the completion of the fasting month of Ramadan by Muslims across the world.

11/04/2024

Lifestyle

In pictures: Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr is observed over the first three days of Shawwal, the tenth month in the Islamic calendar, starting with the sighting of the new moon.

10/04/2024

Lifestyle

Muslims around the world prepare to celebrate Eid

When is Eid al-Fitr and how do Muslims – both in Europe and further afield – celebrate the Islamic holiday?

09/04/2024

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Eid al-Fitr: South African muslims cook Ramadan dish akhni on fires

South African muslims cook the popular Ramadan meat and rice dish akhni on wood fires to mark Eid al-Fitr. The country suffered multiple power cuts during the holy month.

22/04/2023

The Kitchen

Dahi Baray: Recipe for the Popular South Asian Lentil Fritters

As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-u-Fitr at the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the Euronews Culture team brings you another recipe for a popular dish that has a special place at the Ramadan table and is a must on the Eid menu.

22/04/2023

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Taliban flock to buy perfume and headwear as they celebrate Eid

Shops specialising in perfume and headwear popular among members of the Taliban are packed ahead of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr

22/04/2023

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Syrian children celebrate Eid amid the rubble from February earthquake

Children played at a makeshift amusement park in the rebel-held town of Jindayris, two months after a deadly earthquake.

22/04/2023

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WATCH: Muslim faithful attend Eid prayers in Kenya

The Islamic calendar is lunar and depends on the sighting of the moon, something Muslim religious authorities tend to disagree on. Ramadan sees worshippers fasting daily from dawn to sunset, ending with Eid al-Fitr celebrations.

21/04/2023

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Prayers at Al Aqsa in Jerusalem as Palestinians mark Eid al-Fitr

Palestinians in Jerusalem mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan by celebrating Eid al-Fitr at the Al Aqsa compound.

21/04/2023

Culture news

Muslims across Europe celebrate Eid-al-Fitr 2022

Muslims around the world are getting into the festive Eid spirit as the holy month of Ramadan ends

02/05/2022