Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a festive holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Families gathered for special prayers followed by feasts and holiday sweets starting Sunday after a month of dawn-to-dusk fasting. Muslims typically mark the holiday with family visits and outings, and children get new clothes.

After a month-long observance of spirituality and reflection for Ramadan, Muslims worldwide are preparing to close out the holy month by celebrating Eid al-Fitr. One of two celebratory holidays in the Islamic faith,