Why it matters:
Eid al-Fitr is a significant religious holiday for Muslims, symbolizing the end of Ramadan and a time for community, celebration, and reflection. The ability of Gazans to observe this holiday amid destruction highlights the severe humanitarian crisis and the impact of ongoing conflict on daily life.
Key points:
- Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians performed Eid prayers in makeshift shelters and atop the ruins of mosques, reflecting the extensive destruction caused by Israeli bombardment.
- Israeli airstrikes continued during the holiday, resulting in casualties and interrupting prayers with heavy gunfire.
- Thousands gathered for prayers in partially destroyed mosques, including the Great Mosque in Gaza City and the Al-Qassam Mosque in the Nuseirat refugee camp.
Go deeper:
The observance of Eid al-Fitr in Gaza amid destruction underscores the profound impact of the ongoing conflict on the lives of Palestinians. The situation calls for urgent international attention and humanitarian assistance to address the crisis and support the affected communities.
Hossein Vaez
