UAE and world gear up for Eid Al Fitr celebrations
Saudi Arabia declares Eid Al Fitr will begin on Friday
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Festive Eid Al Fitr decorations light up streets and intersections across Al Ain, as the municipality enhances the city’s landscape with vibrant displays, creating a joyful atmosphere that reflects the spirit of celebration and community.
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Shoppers throng markets in Sharjah as families prepare for Eid Al Fitr, picking up clothes, gifts and sweets ahead of the celebrations.
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Women apply intricate henna designs on their hands ahead of Eid Al Fitr in Saudi Arabia, keeping alive a cherished tradition that reflects beauty, festivity and cultural heritage.
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People buy traditional sweets at a shop in preparation for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr celebrations, which marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in Peshawar, Pakistan,
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Shoppers browse stalls at the 43rd edition of the “Ramadan Nights 2026” exhibition at Expo Centre Sharjah, as visitors pick up festive goods, gifts and essentials ahead of Eid celebrations.
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Passengers board a train at a railway station in Lahore on March 18, 2026, as they head to their hometowns for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr festivities, which mark the end of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan.
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Markets bustle with activity as communities plan gatherings and feasts. Despite cultural differences, the spirit of unity, generosity and celebration remains at the heart of Eid festivities worldwide.
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Pre-Eid rush grips markets in Jeddah’s Historic District as millions of visitors flock to the area, crowding shops to buy clothes, gifts and sweets ahead of the festive celebrations.
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Passengers board a train to return home ahead of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, at Gubeng station in Surabaya, Indonesia.
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