Eid al-Fitr

Gaza hostage deal: Israel sends counter-proposal over Hamas agreement

Hamas reportedly agreed to release five hostages in exchange for renewing the ceasefire in Gaza.

 Israelis demonstrate for the return of the hostages remaining in Gaza, March 29, 2025.
 A man carries a baby while visiting a fair, during the second day of Eid al-Fitr celebrations, in Karachi, Pakistan April 11, 2024.

Eid in Pakistan: Elites undaunted by inflation while the working class struggles to survive

 People walk by pphotographs of  Israelis still held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at "Hostage Square" in Tel Aviv. March 10, 2024.

Gaza ceasefire could be reached in days, Arab media says

 Muslim worshippers take part in the evening 'Tarawih' prayers during of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, at Al-Aqsa compound, known to Jews as Temple Mount, in Jerusalem’s Old City March 10, 2024.

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Rising inflation threatens Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Pakistan

Pakistan's inflation rate jumped to 35.4% in March 2023—the highest it has been in almost 50 years.

 Muslims attend Eid al-Fitr prayers to mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, in Karachi, Pakistan April 22, 2023.

‘Eidiya,’ visits, and new clothes: The most prominent aspects of Eid in the GCC

The Eid al-Fitr holiday extends for more than three days in Gulf countries. However, the first day is usually devoted to family visits.

 PALESTINIANS ATTEND Eid al-Fitr prayers this week at al-Aqsa.

Foreign states start evacuations from Sudan as battle rages

With the airport closed, the only way to escape is via the Red Sea.

 Protesters stand amidst the smoke from burning tyres during a rally marking the anniversary of the April uprising, in Khartoum, Sudan April 6, 2023.

Independence Day barbeques to be plagued by chicken shortage

The slaughtering of chickens will be disrupted due to Eid al-Fitr just as demand rises for Independence Day.

A man barbecues meat on Independence Day in Jerusalem.

After Iran, Saudi Arabia to re-establish ties with Syria, sources say

The re-establishment of ties between Riyadh and Damascus would mark the most significant development yet in moves by Arab states to normalize ties with Assad

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad speaks during an interview with Turkey's Halk TV in Damascus, in this handout photograph distributed by Syria's national news agency SANA on October 4, 2013.

Jerusalem's merchants are struggling despite Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr business

Inflation means that merchants are getting less business than earlier years, so they have to make the most of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.

 Candy merchant in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Hamas banner raised on Temple Mount during Eid al-Fitr celebrations

Israel Police said that the banner was removed shortly after it was raised.

 Footage of a Hamas banner featuring a greeting for Eid al-Fitr and a photo of a Hamas terrorist, May 2, 2022

Several Gulf States see post-Eid rise in new coronavirus cases

Bahrain sees highest single-day increase; Saudi Arabia again surpasses 1,000 new cases a day

A protective face mask is seen as curbs to fight the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been reimposed after a rise in new cases, at Zikim beach in southern Israel July 21, 2020. Picture taken July 21, 2020.

'Thanks to God,' Gazans chant as truce takes hold

Cars packed Gaza's main streets, drivers honking their horns and waving flags from the windows, in scenes reminiscent of past celebrations of truces and prisoner releases.

Palestinians and pro-Palestinian supporters protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza amid days of conflict between the two sides, in Brooklyn, New York, US, May 15, 2021.

FM Ashkenazi hosts Muslim ambassadors for Ramadan fast breaking event

"The path toward peace with our neighbors in the Middle East goes through mutual recognition," Ashkenazi said during the event. "Recognizing each other's culture, traditions, ambitions and dreams."

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi hosts Muslim ambassadors for a traditional Eid al-Fitr event, May 5, 2021

This week in Jerusalem: A round-up of city affairs

The municipality has approved an ambitious project to give a strong boost to the economy and development of east Jerusalem.

Israel's most populous city, Jerusalem, May 13, 2020