Muslims Celebrate Eid Al-Fitr Amidst Conflict and Unity

Muslims around the world celebrated the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid al-Fitr, but the festivities were marred by ongoing conflicts in Sudan and Yemen, as well as a deadly stampede in Yemen. However, there were also signs of reconciliation and rapprochement between former rivals in the Middle East, including talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and the restoration of diplomatic ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia. The start of the holiday varied across countries due to disagreements on the sighting of the new moon.