Eid of sadness': Palestinians in Gaza mark Muslim holiday with dwindling food and no end to war
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Gaza's Eid al-Fitr celebrated this year was marked by mourning, grief, and desperation rather than joy. With dwindling food supplies and the recent tragedies from airstrikes that claimed the lives of many, including 14 emergency responders, families reflected on their losses amid destruction. As hostilities resumed after a tense ceasefire, the approximately 2 million residents faced severe food shortages, prompting expressions of sorrow and anger. Community prayers were held amid rubble, underscoring a profound sense of loss on what should be a festive occasion, transforming the holiday into a day of sadness.
Eid al-Fitr in Gaza was marked by grief and hardship, as dwindling food supplies and the loss of many loved ones overshadowed the usual celebrations, reflecting ongoing violence.
Families in Gaza mourned during Eid, with many praying outside destroyed mosques, highlighting how conflict extinguished the festive spirit that typically accompanies this occasion.
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