Eid al-Fitr

The earth does not choose sides: when nature tries to outlast war - opinion

A deeper look into the region's languages and cultures reveals that, beneath political disputes, words and customs emerge from the same conceptual womb.

Iranians watch fireworks during the Wednesday Fire feast, or Chaharshanbe Suri, held annually on the last Wednesday eve before the Spring holiday of Nowruz, in Tehran, on March 18, 2025.
 SHEIKH MOHAMMED Sharif Odeh and Rabbi David Metzger appear on a billboard near Haifa with a message that reads: 'Though we are different, all religions advance coexistence.'

Why compassion between Jews and Muslims must outlast war - opinion

An Iranian missile has fallen on a home in Amman, Jordan, February 28, 2026

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Iranians watch fireworks during the Wednesday Fire feast, or Chaharshanbe Suri, held annually on the last Wednesday eve before the Spring holiday of Nowruz, in Tehran, on March 18, 2025.

Eid, Nowruz, Nisan converge in 2026, blending faith, culture, renewal across the region


Independence Day barbeques to be plagued by chicken shortage

The slaughtering of chickens will be disrupted due to Eid al-Fitr just as demand rises for Independence Day.

A man barbecues meat on Independence Day in Jerusalem.

After Iran, Saudi Arabia to re-establish ties with Syria, sources say

The re-establishment of ties between Riyadh and Damascus would mark the most significant development yet in moves by Arab states to normalize ties with Assad

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad speaks during an interview with Turkey's Halk TV in Damascus, in this handout photograph distributed by Syria's national news agency SANA on October 4, 2013.

Jerusalem's merchants are struggling despite Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr business

Inflation means that merchants are getting less business than earlier years, so they have to make the most of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.

 Candy merchant in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Hamas banner raised on Temple Mount during Eid al-Fitr celebrations

Israel Police said that the banner was removed shortly after it was raised.

 Footage of a Hamas banner featuring a greeting for Eid al-Fitr and a photo of a Hamas terrorist, May 2, 2022

Several Gulf States see post-Eid rise in new coronavirus cases

Bahrain sees highest single-day increase; Saudi Arabia again surpasses 1,000 new cases a day

A protective face mask is seen as curbs to fight the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been reimposed after a rise in new cases, at Zikim beach in southern Israel July 21, 2020. Picture taken July 21, 2020.

'Thanks to God,' Gazans chant as truce takes hold

Cars packed Gaza's main streets, drivers honking their horns and waving flags from the windows, in scenes reminiscent of past celebrations of truces and prisoner releases.

Palestinians and pro-Palestinian supporters protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza amid days of conflict between the two sides, in Brooklyn, New York, US, May 15, 2021.

FM Ashkenazi hosts Muslim ambassadors for Ramadan fast breaking event

"The path toward peace with our neighbors in the Middle East goes through mutual recognition," Ashkenazi said during the event. "Recognizing each other's culture, traditions, ambitions and dreams."

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi hosts Muslim ambassadors for a traditional Eid al-Fitr event, May 5, 2021

This week in Jerusalem: A round-up of city affairs

The municipality has approved an ambitious project to give a strong boost to the economy and development of east Jerusalem.

Israel's most populous city, Jerusalem, May 13, 2020

Erdogan: We won't allow Palestinian lands to be offered to anyone else

"I would like to reiterate that Al Quds Al-Sharif, the holy site of three religions and our first Kiblah, is a red line for all Muslims worldwide," Erdogan said.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Palestinians defy coronavirus lockdown to celebrate Eid al-Fitr

A number of mosques in the nearby towns of Halhoul, Sa’ir, Bet Ula, Durra and Bet Kahel were also reopened for the festival prayer.

Palestinians perform Eid al-Fitr prayers marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions, outside the compound housing al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem's Old City May 24, 2020.