Muslims Worldwide Celebrate Eid al-Fitr Amid Hardships and Hopes for Peace

• Muslims around the world gathered to pray, feast and be with loved ones to mark the end of Ramadan, though some faced difficulties from conflict or natural disasters.
• Saudi Arabia and most Arab states celebrated on Friday while some Asian countries marked the start of the holiday on Saturday.
• Recent reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran raised hopes for deescalating conflicts like the war in Yemen.
• Tensions persisted at a Jerusalem holy site though Palestinians in Gaza welcomed a peaceful Eid al-Fitr.
• Southeast Asian Muslims celebrated enthusiastically but were urged to remain cautious of rising COVID-19 cases.

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