‘Embrace Eid with gratitude, reflection’

AS the holy month of Ramadan came to a close, religious leaders in Cape Town have called on Muslims to embrace Eid with both gratitude and deep reflection, highlighting the weight of ongoing global conflicts and the persistent challenges facing local communities.

- TRACY-LYNN RUITERS

MUSLIMS across the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the holiday marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Here, a family in Egypt gathers in a public garden near the Siddiq Mosque in eastern Cairo's Heliopolis district. | AFP

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This follows the non-sighting of the crescent moon on Thursday evening, confirming that Ramadan concluded after a full 30 days, with communities across the city gathering to mark Eid al-Fitr this weekend.

In a message that struck a balance between celebration and concern, the Cape Town Ulama Board said this year’s Eid is being observed under sombre circumstances, as suffering continues to unfold in various parts of the world.