Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations continue across Gulf, West, Africa amid violence

Eid Celabration 2026 – (Web Desk) – Muslims around the world, including in Saudi Arabia, other Gulf nations, Africa, Europe, and North America, are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today, marking the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan.

Eid is also being observed in Palestine, Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, Sudan, Somalia, and 11 other African countries. In addition, Muslims in the United States, Canada, Turkey, and the United Kingdom are joining in the celebrations.

In Palestine, however, the festival has been overshadowed by tensions at Al-Aqsa Mosque. For the first time in six decades, Israeli authorities blocked worshippers from performing Eid prayers inside the mosque. Palestinians gathered outside and tried to pray, but Israeli forces fired shots nearby, while the sound of gunfire echoed through the area. Despite this, worshippers continued to chant religious slogans.

Some of the largest congregations took place at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah, where hundreds of thousands of people offered Eid prayers.

King Salman bin Abdulaziz extended warm Eid greetings to Muslims worldwide, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s ongoing commitment to fostering international peace and stability. His message was conveyed by Information Minister Salman Al-Dosari.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif telephoned the King of Jordan and the President of Turkey to convey Eid greetings, stressing the need for unity and harmony within the Muslim ummah and reaffirming Pakistan’s desire to strengthen ties with both countries. Both the leaders reciprocated and endorsed Pakistan’s stance.

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Meanwhile, the Prime Minister of Australia also extended Eid greetings to the Muslim community.

In contrast, countries including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Indonesia will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow.