Eid-al-Fitr


Timbuktu celebrates the end of Ramadan amid tight security
The Muslim faithful gathered outside Timbuktu’s main mosque on Tuesday to celebrate the start of Eid al fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. FRANCE 24 reports…

Nine killed in gun attack in Pakistan's Quetta
Nine people were killed in the Pakistani city of Quetta Friday when gunmen opened fire outside a mosque, marring the Muslim holy day of Eid al-Fitr. The US has ordered…
After the blaze, Nairobi airport to reopen for international flights
Claims are emerging of looting by emergency services during Wednesday's huge blaze at Kenya's main airport. Also Muslims across the continent are celebrating Eid al Fitr, but for…
Morsi supporters hold Eid rally despite army threats
Thousands of supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi held rallies Thursday on the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, defying threats by Egypt’s…
Eid al-Fitr holiday to mark end of Ramadan on Friday
French Muslims will join co-religionists in Saudi Arabia and Egypt in celebrating Eid al-Fitr on Friday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Eid, which depends on the…
Obama sends Eid greetings as French Muslims mark Ramadan's end
Muslims in various countries celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan Sunday, which is marked by the Eid al-Fitr holiday. US President Barack Obama has extended greetings…

Muslims around the world mark end of Ramadan fast
Millions of Muslims around the world began celebrating Eid al-Fitr on Thursday to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which believers abstain from eating and…