In Gaza, amidst the backdrop of ongoing conflict and destruction by the Israeli military, Palestinians marked the end of Ramadan by celebrating Eid al-Fitr under challenging conditions. Residents gathered for prayers amidst the ruins of the Al-Farouq mosque in Rafah, a significant site that was targeted and destroyed. Despite the sorrow and hardship, including starvation and ethnic cleansing, the spirit of Eid was kept alive through communal prayers held in the open, near the mosque's rubble, and in various locations across the Gaza Strip, including Jabalya refugee camp and shelters for displaced people. Children, in particular, were seen celebrating Eid over the rubble of destroyed homes, finding moments of joy amidst devastation. The situation reflects a stark contrast to past Eid celebrations, with Gazans now living on memories of happier times. The ongoing war has not only resulted in physical destruction but has also cast a pall over the holiday, making this year's Eid one of the saddest for many residents.
‘This cannot be Eid’: Gaza’s survivors mark the end of Ramadan in the shadow of war https://t.co/MHZIncp8GD
Gazans survive on memories as war ruins Eid festival https://t.co/ZS6RqoT8IR
This Eid al-Fitr, as we end the holy month of Ramadan, our hearts are with the Palestinians in Gaza experiencing starvation and ethnic cleansing. Palestinian children are celebrating Eid on top of the rubble of their homes, schools, and masjids. https://t.co/7I7ShIB0mw
"Heartbroken": Gazans Remember Past Eid Festivals As War Ruins Special Day https://t.co/PZfvaMpWGB https://t.co/qK2Gg97gTm
📽️ WATCH - GAZANS LIVE ON MEMORIES OF PAST EID FESTIVALS AS WAR RUINS SPECIAL DAY At the start of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, Palestinians visited the graves of loved ones killed in the Gaza war and prayed in ruined streets by the wreckage of a mosque. Coming at the end… https://t.co/1nPn6h8ATg
#Gazans mark 'saddest' #Eid with little to celebrate or eat https://t.co/sub0ikK6ND
Palestinian children celebrate Eid in the shelters of displaced people in Gaza. https://t.co/bQHAVh9c1j
Gaza: Rafah residents hold Eid prayers by destroyed mosque https://t.co/xyLTR2qzsl
Palestinians in Gaza are celebrating Eid under the shadow of war. https://t.co/jDPyWe7IWz
Palestinians gather at the ruins of a mosque for Eid al-Adha in Rafah Palestinians gathered at the ruins of a mosque for prayers to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. https://t.co/egtCLh52Ce
Palestinians in Gaza are marking the beginning of Eid al-Fitr amid Israel’s ongoing war on the Strip, where many say celebrations this year are overshadowed by grief and hardship ⤵️ https://t.co/bM19ICPKRZ
Palestinians visited the graves of loved ones killed in the Gaza war and prayed beside the wreckage of a mosque and in shattered streets as the devastating conflict cast a pall over the Eid al-Fitr holiday https://t.co/5nZop8rg6a
🇵🇸 children of Gaza still hope and celebrate Eid al-Fitr. https://t.co/SAGWEj3CsA
Gazans mark 'saddest' Eid with little to celebrate or eat https://t.co/lhbQOPAq9z
Palestinian children in the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza begin Eid al-Fitr celebrations. https://t.co/vLQqZL5PfP
⚠️GAZANS LIVE ON MEMORIES OF PAST EID FESTIVALS AS WAR RUINS SPECIAL DAY Full Story →https://t.co/8aBuTcuDyP Palestinians visited the graves of loved ones killed in the Gaza war and prayed beside the wreckage of a mosque and in shattered streets as the devastating conflict… https://t.co/VBF7Iw0UYk
Children celebrate Eid over the rubble of destroyed homes in Gaza. https://t.co/5qaA9nKi1L
Eid prayer near the ruins of the destroyed Al-Farouq mosque in Rafah. https://t.co/1ySsAitV25
Marked by despair, Gazans hold Eid al-Fitr prayers in mosque ruins! #Gaza #Eid #EidAlFitr #Rafah #Hamas https://t.co/rV43qevYB2
Watch: Drone footage shows Gazans holding the morning Eid al-Fitr prayers by the ruins of a mosque in Rafah. #Gaza #Palestine #Eid Read more: https://t.co/roS70wlgSz https://t.co/VMcBONUzeq
Marked by despair, Gazans hold Eid al-Fitr prayers in mosque ruins! WATCH #Gaza #Eid #EidAlFitr #Rafah #Hamas https://t.co/q1GsjjgQFP
Gaans perform Eid prayer amidst the rubble of Al Farouq mosque, one of Rafah's main mosques, which were targeted by the Israeli military. https://t.co/PjId90qLAA
Children of Gaza in Jabalya refugee camp celebrate Eid despite the Israeli ongoing war on them. https://t.co/pIAtfTfrtH
Eid prayers in the Gaza Strip outside a flattened al-Farouq mosque in Rafah. https://t.co/lNtEGITZQ9
EID AL-FITR PRAYER ON THE RUINS OF AL-FAROUQ MOSQUE IN RAFAH 🇵🇸 https://t.co/420uiVVGRy
Eid prayer next to the rubble of the destroyed mosque of Al Farouq in Rafah. https://t.co/XlYDgL6fn1
Palestinians in Gaza prepare for Eid amid death and destruction — in pictures. 🔗: https://t.co/0IpsfnxF03 https://t.co/3V3S7wNCwI
Despite the pain and ongoing aggression, the children of Gaza celebrate Eid. https://t.co/sxwp71iA8Y