Eid-al-Fitr 2015: Muslims mark the end of Ramadan around the world
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Muslims around the world have been celebrating Eid-al-Fitr which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.
Lasting several days the festival began with the start of the lunar month of Shawwal which differs every year.
The day begins with prayer, however, in Iraq the so-called Islamic State group has issued a warning to the residents of Mosul to avoid Eid-al-Fitr prayers.
In Baghdad, security was tightened around places of worship.
“We hope there will be peace and security in Iraq and may all the displaced families return to their homes, wishing al Iraqis the best of luck,” Salman Al Jumali, a worshiper in Baghdad told reporters.
More to follow.
Our user Abdelali sent us this delicious photo of Algerian sweets. How are you celebrating #Eid ul Fitr? pic.twitter.com/LXH8kizUVG— dwnews (@dwnews) July 17, 2015
Lasting several days the festival began with the start of the lunar month of Shawwal which differs every year.
The day begins with prayer, however, in Iraq the so-called Islamic State group has issued a warning to the residents of Mosul to avoid Eid-al-Fitr prayers.
In Baghdad, security was tightened around places of worship.
“We hope there will be peace and security in Iraq and may all the displaced families return to their homes, wishing al Iraqis the best of luck,” Salman Al Jumali, a worshiper in Baghdad told reporters.
More to follow.
Our user Abdelali sent us this delicious photo of Algerian sweets. How are you celebrating #Eid ul Fitr? pic.twitter.com/LXH8kizUVG— dwnews (@dwnews) July 17, 2015