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Muslims mark Eid with masks and prayers amid Covid-19 and conflict

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Muslims across the world celebrated Eid al-Fitr with masks and prayers, as conflicts and coronavirus restrictions cast shadows over the festival's mass gatherings and family reunions.

Many Covid-19-hit countries, including Pakistan, India, Malaysia and Indonesia imposed curbs, shut shops and even some mosques — though the numbers out praying were higher than in 2020 when lockdowns all but cancelled events.

Rockets and missiles in dizzying numbers have been exchanged since Monday between Hamas militants in Gaza and Israel's military across the enclave's boundary, after the latest tensions related to land ownership in Jerusalem erupted into conflict. “Afghanistan is unfortunately involved in war and insecurity, but the people are delighted with this three-day ceasefire,” said Noorulah Stanikzai, a young resident of Kabul relaxing at the park with his friends.

 

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