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Muslims in Indonesia visit cemeteries and shop for garments and food stocks as they make final preparations ahead of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Nathan Frandino reports.
Istanbul (Turkey), July 18 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Erdem Sahin) Bathers jump into the Bosphorus to cool off from the warm weather in front of the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque before the Muslim holiday, Eid Al- Adh, one of the holiest for Muslims. FOOTAGE OF PEOPLE JUMPING INTO WATER IN THE ISTANBUL BOOSPHORUS, ISTANBU, TURKEY
Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrives for and takes part in prayers in Lagos, as muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Ramadan fast. IMAGES
Smoke rises from southern Gaza as the sun sets on the last evening of Ramadan. Israel bombed targets in Gaza on Tuesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted the army would destroy Hamas despite ongoing Cairo talks towards a ceasefire and hostage deal. IMAGES
Muslim worshippers pray at the Massalikoul Djinane mosque, the largest in Dakar, on the day of Eid al-Fitr -- which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. IMAGES
In Dakar's Massalikoul Djinane Mosque, Muslims prepare to offer Eid al-Fitr prayers, marking the end of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan. The timing of Eid al-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, in accordance with the Muslim lunar calendar. IMAGES