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Eid celebrations around the world

Agencies Published July 28, 2014
Australian Labor party representative Tony Burke (L) shakes hands with Sheikh Yahya Safi, imam of Lekamba mosque after Eid al-Fitr prayer in western Sydney on July 28, 2014. Thousands of Australian Muslims celebrated their religious Eid al-Fitr festival at the end of Ramadan. — Photo by AFP
Australian Labor party representative Tony Burke (L) shakes hands with Sheikh Yahya Safi, imam of Lekamba mosque after Eid al-Fitr prayer in western Sydney on July 28, 2014. Thousands of Australian Muslims celebrated their religious Eid al-Fitr festival at the end of Ramadan. — Photo by AFP
Bangladeshi Muslims living in Malaysia offer a prayer during the first day of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, July 28, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Bangladeshi Muslims living in Malaysia offer a prayer during the first day of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, July 28, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Indonesian Muslim gather for special prayers near the Bajrah Sandhi monument in Denpasar on Bali island on July 28, 2014. The Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr that marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan will begin on July 28. — Photo by AFP
Indonesian Muslim gather for special prayers near the Bajrah Sandhi monument in Denpasar on Bali island on July 28, 2014. The Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr that marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan will begin on July 28. — Photo by AFP
Indonesian Muslim gather for special prayers near the Bajrah Sandhi monument in Denpasar on Bali island on July 28, 2014. The Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr that marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan will begin on July 28. — Photo by AFP
Indonesian Muslim gather for special prayers near the Bajrah Sandhi monument in Denpasar on Bali island on July 28, 2014. The Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr that marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan will begin on July 28. — Photo by AFP
Filipino Muslims shield themselves from a sudden downpour as they gather at Rizal Park in celebration of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan Monday, July 28, 2014, in Manila, Philippines. — Photo by AP
Filipino Muslims shield themselves from a sudden downpour as they gather at Rizal Park in celebration of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan Monday, July 28, 2014, in Manila, Philippines. — Photo by AP
Malaysian Muslims offer Eid al-Fitr prayers at the national mosque in Kuala Lumpur on July 28, 2014. — Photo by AP
Malaysian Muslims offer Eid al-Fitr prayers at the national mosque in Kuala Lumpur on July 28, 2014. — Photo by AP
Malaysian Muslims offer Eid al-Fitr prayers at the national mosque in Kuala Lumpur on July 28, 2014. Malaysia marked a grim Eid al-Fitr, Islam's biggest festival, as families of those aboard downed flight MH17 mourned the dead. Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of the month of Ramadan, after the sighting of the new crescent moon. — Photo by AFP
Malaysian Muslims offer Eid al-Fitr prayers at the national mosque in Kuala Lumpur on July 28, 2014. Malaysia marked a grim Eid al-Fitr, Islam's biggest festival, as families of those aboard downed flight MH17 mourned the dead. Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of the month of Ramadan, after the sighting of the new crescent moon. — Photo by AFP
Minarets from a mosque are seen in this view of Gaza city, early Monday, July 28, 2014. Monday marked the beginning of the three-day Eid al-Fitr holiday, which caps the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. Muslims usually start the day by visiting cemeteries, to pay their respects to the dead, and then exchange family visits. — Photo by AP
Minarets from a mosque are seen in this view of Gaza city, early Monday, July 28, 2014. Monday marked the beginning of the three-day Eid al-Fitr holiday, which caps the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. Muslims usually start the day by visiting cemeteries, to pay their respects to the dead, and then exchange family visits. — Photo by AP
Filipino Muslims shield themselves from a sudden downpour as they gather at Rizal Park to pray in celebration of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan Monday, July 28, 2014, in Manila, Philippines. The Eid al-Fitr, one of the holiest religious practices, is celebrated with prayers and family reunions and other festivities among Muslims all over the world. — Photo by AP
Filipino Muslims shield themselves from a sudden downpour as they gather at Rizal Park to pray in celebration of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan Monday, July 28, 2014, in Manila, Philippines. The Eid al-Fitr, one of the holiest religious practices, is celebrated with prayers and family reunions and other festivities among Muslims all over the world. — Photo by AP

The Muslim festival of Eidul Fitr that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramazan began on Monday in Saudi Arabia and neighbouring states.

The religious authorities in the desert kingdom had announced on Sunday they had received reports of sightings of the new moon, marking the end of Ramazan.

Malaysia on Monday marked a solemn Eidul Fitr, Islam's biggest festival, as families of those aboard downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 mourned the dead.

Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, Syria, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen have all also said the festival began in their countries on Monday.

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Comments (6) Closed
Umar
Jul 29, 2014 09:56pm
More like '.. from East Asia' rather than '..around the world'
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roger_davis
Jul 30, 2014 09:00am
Such beautiful pictures that it brought tears to my eyes. Stay happy my brothers and sisters.
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ZIP
Jul 30, 2014 09:22am
Where are my Indian Muslim Brothers and Kashmiris.
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Dr. Cajetan Coelho
Jul 30, 2014 01:33pm
Eid Mubarak to all.
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Pak Rat
Jul 31, 2014 08:31am
This could be big.
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Tarique
Jul 31, 2014 03:27pm
@ZIP indian muslims include Kashmiris - wake up buddy - try to manage and build upon what you have
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