By Tahiat Mahboob
Global News
Posted June 15, 2018 1:50 pm EST
1 min read
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For the world’s 1.6-billion Muslims, Ramadan , the holy fasting month ends when the moon rises on the final day. This is marked by the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
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On Friday, Muslims around the world celebrated Eid by attending mass prayers, spending time with loved ones and attending celebratory events.
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Large crowds gathered at mosques in Egypt, Indonesia, Yemen, and other countries around the world to offer prayers.
Here are a few moments of Eid celebrations from around the world.
A woman prays at a public park during Eid al-Fitr in Manila, Philippines, on June 15, 2018.
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Women attend the Eid al-Fitr prayers at Parangkusumo beach in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on June 15, 2018.
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People offer prayers outside the National Mosque of Bangladesh in the capital of Dhaka on June 15, 2018.
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People greet each other after Eid al-Fitr prayers in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 15, 2018.
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A family takes a camel ride after Eid al-Fitr prayers in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 15, 2018.
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A child poses for a photo during Eid al-Fitr at Bardo Square in Tunis, Tunisia, on June 15, 2018.
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