The holy month of Ramadan concluded this week with Eid al-Fitr, a celebration with food, family and friends. For Palestinians, the war in Gaza has weighed heavily on this year's holiday.

Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza face a grim Eid al-Fitr — the three-day festival which marks the end of Ramadan — as the war between Israel and Hamas continues.

Eid-al-Fitr begins with the images of Gaza’s children dressed in death (RNS) — Eid is meant to be a day of celebration. But this year, it was also a day of mourning.

The sweets will be part of the diyafah in homes across Gaza. She said it was not just a matter of money, but a matter of principle and being part of a longstanding tradition.

JERUSALEM (RNS) This year, instead of sweets, people are drinking black coffee without sugar, a sign of mourning in Palestinian culture. Instead of new clothes, people are sending their alms to Gaza.

Muslims around the world celebrated the Eid al-Fitr holiday Wednesday, marking the end of the Islamic holy month with family reunions, new clothes and sweet treats.

Palestinians walk past a toys shop at a market ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid Al Adha, in Khan Younis, Gaza, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. ... Then they have a big family meal with sweets.

Eid al Fitr is also known as ‘sweet’ Eid and many worshipers ate something sweet before the communal prayers, such as dates or my cookie of choice, ma’amoul. Except in Gaza.

Eid in Gaza: ‘The only thing ... Niveen Almadhoun and her all-female team of cooks spent Tuesday baking sweets to distribute to families living in tents, along with clothes they purchased with ...

In Gaza, ravaged by six months of war with Israel, celebrations are muted. “Last Eid, six of my uncles came and visited me. It was pure happiness,” Seraj al-Najjar, 19., said.

The holy month of Ramadan concluded this week with Eid al-Fitr, a celebration with food, family and friends. For Palestinians, the war in Gaza has weighed heavily on this year's holiday.

The holy month of Ramadan concluded this week with Eid al-Fitr, a celebration with food, family and friends. For Palestinians, the war in Gaza has weighed heavily on this year's holiday.