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Eid celebrations begin amid 3-day ceasefire in Afghanistan

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Kabul, May 13 (EFE/EPA).- Afghanistan began its Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations on Thursday free of gunshots and explosions that have become routine as the conflict escalated in recent months, after the government and the Taliban declared a three-day ceasefire for the most important festival for Muslims. (Camera: HEDAYATULLAH AMID)SHOT LIST: PRESIDENT MOHAMMAD ASHRAF GHANI ARRIVES AT THE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE FOR EID PRAYERS IN KABUL, AFGHANISTAN.

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