A girl distributes sweets during Eid al-Fitr in Amman, Jordan on May 2, 2022. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)
CAIRO, May 2 (Xinhua) -- Muslims in the Middle East are celebrating the Eid al-Fitr, one of the most important festivals of the year.
Meaning "festival of breaking the fast," Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The exact date to start Eid al-Fitr depends on a confirmed first sight of the new moon, which may vary from country to country.
During the holiday, Muslims across the Mideast region celebrate with communal prayers, wearing festive clothes, having big meals with families and friends, exchanging gifts, and supporting charity, among others.
Muslims perform Eid al-Fitr prayers in Amman, Jordan on May 2, 2022. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)
An Egyptian family enjoys sweets while celebrating the Eid al-Fitr at home in Cairo, Egypt on May 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Children hold balloons while celebrating the Eid al-Fitr in Cairo, Egypt on May 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
A family celebrates the Muslim fast-breaking festival of Eid al-Fitr in Istanbul, Turkey on May 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Shadati)
A sweet maker arranges sweets for display in Damascus, Syria on April 27, 2022 before the Eid al-Fitr. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)■
