Muslims perform the morning Eid Al Fitr prayer outside the Dome of the Rock mosque in the Al Aqsa mosques compound in Old Jerusalem. Several nights of clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli police, particularly around Al Aqsa mosque, spiralled this week into a barrage of rocket fire from Gaza and deadly Israeli air strikes in retaliation. AFP
Muslims perform the morning Eid Al Fitr prayer outside the Dome of the Rock mosque in the Al Aqsa mosques compound in Old Jerusalem. Several nights of clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli police, particularly around Al Aqsa mosque, spiralled this week into a barrage of rocket fire from Gaza and deadly Israeli air strikes in retaliation. AFP
The Dome of the Rock at dawn on Eid Al Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Several nights of clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli police, particularly around the Al Aqsa mosque, spiralled this week into a barrage of rocket fire from Gaza and deadly Israeli air strikes in retaliation. AFP
The Dome of the Rock at dawn on Eid Al Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Several nights of clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli police, particularly around the Al Aqsa mosque, spiralled this week into a barrage of rocket fire from Gaza and deadly Israeli air strikes in retaliation. AFP
Palestinian flags fly at the compound that houses Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem's Old City, amid Israel-Gaza fighting. Reuters
Palestinian flags fly at the compound that houses Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem's Old City, amid Israel-Gaza fighting. Reuters
Palestinians make their way to attend Eid Al Fitr prayers at Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem's Old City. Tension is high in the city over the forced eviction of six Palestinian families from their homes in Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood in favour of Jewish families who claimed they used to live in the houses before fleeing in the 1948 war that led to the creation of Israel. EPA
Palestinians make their way to attend Eid Al Fitr prayers at Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem's Old City. Tension is high in the city over the forced eviction of six Palestinian families from their homes in Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood in favour of Jewish families who claimed they used to live in the houses before fleeing in the 1948 war that led to the creation of Israel. EPA
Children in front of the Dome of the Rock mosque after the morning Eid Al Fitr prayer. AFP
Children in front of the Dome of the Rock mosque after the morning Eid Al Fitr prayer. AFP
Muslim families celebrate the end of the holy fasting month. AFP
Muslim families celebrate the end of the holy fasting month. AFP
Palestinian women take a selfie in front of the Dome of the Rock mosque. AFP
Palestinian women take a selfie in front of the Dome of the Rock mosque. AFP
Worshippers at Al Azhar mosque in Cairo, Egypt. Eid Al Fitr is a three-day festival marking the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan and one of the two major holidays in Islam. EPA
Worshippers at Al Azhar mosque in Cairo, Egypt. Eid Al Fitr is a three-day festival marking the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan and one of the two major holidays in Islam. EPA
Eid prayers at Amr Ibn El Aas mosque in Cairo, Egypt. Reuters
Eid prayers at Amr Ibn El Aas mosque in Cairo, Egypt. Reuters
Worshippers crowd into Al Masfi mosque for Eid Al Fitr prayers. Reuters
Worshippers crowd into Al Masfi mosque for Eid Al Fitr prayers. Reuters
Aerial view of Al Masfi mosque in Mosul, Iraq, which was damaged in the war against ISIS. Reuters
Aerial view of Al Masfi mosque in Mosul, Iraq, which was damaged in the war against ISIS. Reuters
Worshippers offer Eid Al Fitr prayers outside Abu Hanifa mosque in Baghdad, Iraq. Reuters
Worshippers offer Eid Al Fitr prayers outside Abu Hanifa mosque in Baghdad, Iraq. Reuters
A security guard greets worshippers after prayers on the first day of Eid Al Fitr holiday outside Abu Hanifa mosque in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
A security guard greets worshippers after prayers on the first day of Eid Al Fitr holiday outside Abu Hanifa mosque in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo
People attend Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Al Masfi mosque in Mosul, Iraq, which was damaged during the war against ISIS militants. Reuters
People attend Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Al Masfi mosque in Mosul, Iraq, which was damaged during the war against ISIS militants. Reuters
Worshippers after Eid prayers at Amr Ibn El AAs mosque in Cairo. Reuters
Worshippers after Eid prayers at Amr Ibn El AAs mosque in Cairo. Reuters
Egyptians arrive for Eid Al Fitr prayers at Al Azhar mosque in Cairo. EPA
Egyptians arrive for Eid Al Fitr prayers at Al Azhar mosque in Cairo. EPA
Worshippers arrive at Al Masfi mosque in Mosul, Iraq. Reuters
Worshippers arrive at Al Masfi mosque in Mosul, Iraq. Reuters
Eid Al Fitr prayers mark the end of Ramadan, at Al Masfi mosque in Mosul, Iraq. Reuters
Eid Al Fitr prayers mark the end of Ramadan, at Al Masfi mosque in Mosul, Iraq. Reuters
Shoppers in Al Midan souq in Damascus, Syria on the eve of Eid Al Fitr. EPA
Shoppers in Al Midan souq in Damascus, Syria on the eve of Eid Al Fitr. EPA
Iraqis at the astronomical observatory for Moon sighting to mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadan in the central city of Najaf. AFP
Iraqis at the astronomical observatory for Moon sighting to mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadan in the central city of Najaf. AFP

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Palestinians perform Eid prayers at Al Aqsa mosque compound - in pictures

From Jerusalem to Mosul, take a look at Eid Al Fitr being marked around the region

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May 13, 2021

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