Global Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr with Prayers and Festivities

Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. The timing of Eid al-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, meaning it can begin on different days for Sunnis and Shiites. Saudi Arabia, home to Islam's holiest shrines, and other Sunni Muslim countries including the United Arab Emirates and Jordan begin their celebrations today while those in Shiite Muslim majority nations will start the holiday on Saturday. The holiday is normally celebrated with family gatherings, and this year, it comes amid fighting and devastation, particularly in the Middle East.