Eid al-Fitr has recently made headlines due to its celebration amidst various conflicts and tensions in different regions. In Gaza, the festivities were overshadowed by the ongoing six-month war, with approximately 1 million people seeking shelter in the southern city of Rafah. Additionally, concerns arose in a Hindu-majority area where police feared that a procession for Lord Ram could potentially stoke religious tensions by smearing mosques with Holi colors. Moreover, reports emerged of Palestinian children playing on the first day of Eid using a mosque destroyed in an Israeli attack as a makeshift slide, highlighting the impact of conflict on daily life.
Eid al-Fitr, also known as the "Festival of Breaking the Fast," is a significant religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide. It marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. The celebration typically involves special prayers, feasting, giving of gifts and charity, and spending time with family and friends. The date of Eid al-Fitr varies each year based on the Islamic lunar calendar and the sighting of the moon, with the exact date confirmed by religious authorities.