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Eid al-Fitr Celebrations Amidst Conflict and Displacement

3/20/2026

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In Istanbul, Türkiye, Eid al-Fitr drew worshippers into crowded mosques across the city.
In Gaza and Beirut, families celebrated Eid al-Fitr in makeshift shelters amid ongoing devastation.
Ongoing conflicts displaced many and dampened the holiday's spirit.
In New York, West African Muslims worry about immigration enforcement and skip some communal prayers.

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Story summary

In Istanbul, Türkiye, Eid al-Fitr drew worshippers into crowded mosques across the city.
In Gaza and Beirut, families celebrated Eid al-Fitr in makeshift shelters amid ongoing devastation.
Ongoing conflicts displaced many and dampened the holiday's spirit.
In New York, West African Muslims worry about immigration enforcement and skip some communal prayers.