Eid

In Istanbul during Eid? Istanbul Modern is open over the weekend

Istanbul Modern has announced that it will remain open over the weekend and therefore during the second and third days of Eid, on August 1 and 2. It offers three separate exhibitions that can be visited with coronavirus precautions in place.

How people will celebrate Eid in Turkey under lockdown

Like other Muslim countries, Turkey is preparing for a subdued Eid given that much of the country will still be under lockdown due to the pandemic.

Kashmir: 'On social media, a majority of Indians are celebrating our pain'

A native of Kashmir, Ahmed bin Qasim's father has been in jail since he was an infant, and his mother has been in prison for most of Ahmed's life. For him, the Indian siege of Kashmir has been a permanent affliction.

Kashmiris spend Eid al Adha unable to make the ‘Qurban’

Despite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pledge to allow Kashmiri’s to celebrate Eid, many residents of the Himalayan region said they faced restrictions that left them unable to make the traditional sacrifice.

Displaced Syrians struggle to celebrate Eid amid violence

At least 200 regime and Russian air strikes hit northwestern Idlib on Tuesday, killing three people.

In pictures: Muslims celebrate Eid al Fitr

The fasting month of Ramadan has ended for Muslims across the world, meaning Eid festivities are underway.

For many Syrians, Eid brings little to celebrate

As the regime offensive in northern Syria shows no sign of slowing down, it will be a sombre Eid for hundreds of thousands.

IDPs in Nigeria mark Eid with a rare serving of meat

Around the world, Muslims celebrate Eid al Adha with feasts for family and friends but for Nigerians displaced by Boko Haram violence, festivities are limited to the largesse of aid agencies.

Muslims celebrate Eid al Adha as pilgrims in Mecca complete Hajj rites

The four-day festival is the second annually of the two major Muslim religious celebrations. Eid al Adha focuses on sacrifice, with rituals that include congregational prayers, feasts, charity and the slaughtering of sacrificial livestock.

Muslims all around the world celebrate Eid al Fitr

Muslims took part in morning prayers on Friday for Eid al Fitr, the three-day festival marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.

Boxes of happiness for Syrian kids

With the holy month of Ramadan coming to an end, Syrian children are excited about the upcoming Eid holidays. Boxes of happiness from Turkey are putting smiles on the faces of children at a refugee camp in Idlib.

Bangladesh hit by second deadly attack within a week

Authorities say at least 4 people were killed as armed men attacked police guarding an Eid prayer congregation in Kishoreganj, one of the biggest in the country.