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PICTURED: Thousands of people take part in morning Eid al-Fitr prayers outside a church in Jakarta
Muslims in Malaysia mark Eid in wake of row over 'Allah'-printed socks
- Ethnic Malay Muslims in Malaysia performed morning prayers at mosques nationwide - weeks after socks printed with the word 'Allah' at a convenience store chain sparked a furore.
- Many found it offensive to associate the word with feet or for it to be used inappropriately.
- Malaysia's Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, called for unity and reconciliation in his message on the eve of Eid, saying no groups should be sidelined based on religion or any other reason.
- The owners of the KK Mart chain and representatives from one of its suppliers were charged with offending the religious feelings of Muslims. KK Mart Group said the supplier sent items the company had not agreed to stock. The supply company founder apologised for being careless in the inspection of the imported items.
Gazans mark 'saddest' Eid with little to celebrate or eat
- Gazans are doing their best to celebrate Eid today, in the face of Israel's bombardment of the coastal territory.
- The Israeli military said it struck several targets on the first day of the Eid al-Adha holiday, with a jet hitting a rocket launch site and troops killing a 'terrorist cell' in close quarters fighting.
- Israel said 468 aid trucks - a record since the war began - were allowed into Gaza on the eve of the holiday which marks the end of the Muslim fasting month and is traditionally celebrated with family gatherings.
PICTURED: Hundreds worship together at Platt Fields Park in Manchester
VIDEO: Displaced Palestinians describe their pain as they mark Eid in war-torn Gaza
PICTURED: Worshippers gather at Australia's largest mosque
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers Eid message
What is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr, also called Eid ul-Fitr, marks the end of the sacred month of Ramadan, a month-long period of fasting for Muslims around the world.
The word Eid translates as 'the festival of breaking the fast', and sees Muslims cease their month of fasting in daylight hours.
It is one of the most important festivals in the Muslim calendar and is a time for giving thanks to Allah.
It is celebrated with friends and family and is marked with prayers and gift-giving.
PICTURED: Worshippers gather in Birmingham as almost four million British Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr
VIDEO: Muslims in Indonesia celebrate Eid with prayers
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