Muslims celebrate Eid across the world

Millions of Muslims across the world began celebrating the end of the fasting month of Ramadan with sunrise prayers followed by savory feasts to mark their holiest holiday.

  • Kenyan Muslims offer prayers during Eid al-Fitr at the ground of Noor Mosque in Nairobi, Kenya.
    Kenyan Muslims offer prayers during Eid al-Fitr at the ground of Noor Mosque in Nairobi, Kenya.
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  • Sri Lankan Muslims embrace each other as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
    Sri Lankan Muslims embrace each other as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Myanmar Muslims pray at a mosque during the festival of Eid al-Fitr on the outskirts of Yangon.
    Myanmar Muslims pray at a mosque during the festival of Eid al-Fitr on the outskirts of Yangon.
  • Nepalese Muslims offer prayers on Eid al-Fitr in Katmandu, Nepal.
    Nepalese Muslims offer prayers on Eid al-Fitr in Katmandu, Nepal.
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  • Filipino Muslims attend a prayer at the Blue Mosque to mark the celebration of Eid, the end of holy fasting month of Ramadan.
    Filipino Muslims attend a prayer at the Blue Mosque to mark the celebration of Eid, the end of holy fasting month of Ramadan.
  • Indonesian Muslims attend Eid al-Fitr morning prayer that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan on Parangkusumo beach in Yogyakarta.
    Indonesian Muslims attend Eid al-Fitr morning prayer that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan on Parangkusumo beach in Yogyakarta.
  • Safia Durri, 3, plays with her mother Hanan Abubeke before the Eid ul Fitr prayer service and celebration at Reliant Center in Houston.
    Safia Durri, 3, plays with her mother Hanan Abubeke before the Eid ul Fitr prayer service and celebration at Reliant Center in Houston.
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  • A little girl stands by a family member during a service to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the three-day holiday marking the end of Ramadan at the Tri-State Islamic Center in Dubuque, Iowa.
    A little girl stands by a family member during a service to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the three-day holiday marking the end of Ramadan at the Tri-State Islamic Center in Dubuque, Iowa.
  • Pakistani Muslims pray during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan at a mosque in Karachi, Pakistan.
    Pakistani Muslims pray during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan at a mosque in Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Nigeria Muslim men and boys, offer their prayers during Eid al-Fitr, at Ramat square in Maiduguri, Nigeria.
    Nigeria Muslim men and boys, offer their prayers during Eid al-Fitr, at Ramat square in Maiduguri, Nigeria.
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  • Muslims in Denmark celebrated Eid al-Fitr in Valby, Copenhagen.
    Muslims in Denmark celebrated Eid al-Fitr in Valby, Copenhagen.
  • Muslims attend the the Eid al-Fitr dawn prayers marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Panama City.
    Muslims attend the the Eid al-Fitr dawn prayers marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Panama City.
  • Sri Lankan Muslims pray during Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
    Sri Lankan Muslims pray during Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Muslims take part in Eid al-Fitr prayers in Bucharest, Romania.
    Muslims take part in Eid al-Fitr prayers in Bucharest, Romania.
  • Supporters of Egypt's ousted President Mohammed Morsi attend the Eid al-Fitr dawn prayers outside the Rabaah al-Adawiya mosque.
    Supporters of Egypt's ousted President Mohammed Morsi attend the Eid al-Fitr dawn prayers outside the Rabaah al-Adawiya mosque.
  • Afghans offer prayers for the Eid al-Fitr holiday that marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Kabul, Afghanistan.
    Afghans offer prayers for the Eid al-Fitr holiday that marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Kabul, Afghanistan.
  • Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Khamenei, leads Eid prayers at the Tehran University campus.
    Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Khamenei, leads Eid prayers at the Tehran University campus.
  • Pakistani Muslims offer prayers on the occasion of Eid in Karachi.
    Pakistani Muslims offer prayers on the occasion of Eid in Karachi.
  • Filipino Muslims attend Eid prayers at Blue Mosque at suburban Taguig city, east of Manila, Philippines.
    Filipino Muslims attend Eid prayers at Blue Mosque at suburban Taguig city, east of Manila, Philippines.