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Muharram Procession - India

Kashmiri Shia Muslim women mourn as they watch a Muharram procession in Srinagar on July 5, 2025, on the ninth day of the Islamic holy month of Muharram in the lead-up to Ashura, a 10-day period commemorating the seventh-century killing of Prophet Muhammed's grandson, Imam Hussein. Photo by Basit Zargar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muharram Procession - India

Kashmiri Shia Muslim women mourn as they watch a Muharram procession in Srinagar on July 5, 2025, on the ninth day of the Islamic holy month of Muharram in the lead-up to Ashura, a 10-day period commemorating the seventh-century killing of Prophet Muhammed's grandson, Imam Hussein. Photo by Basit Zargar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muharram Procession - India

Kashmiri Shia Muslim women mourn as they watch a Muharram procession in Srinagar on July 5, 2025, on the ninth day of the Islamic holy month of Muharram in the lead-up to Ashura, a 10-day period commemorating the seventh-century killing of Prophet Muhammed's grandson, Imam Hussein. Photo by Basit Zargar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muharram Procession - India

Kashmiri Shia Muslim women mourn as they watch a Muharram procession in Srinagar on July 5, 2025, on the ninth day of the Islamic holy month of Muharram in the lead-up to Ashura, a 10-day period commemorating the seventh-century killing of Prophet Muhammed's grandson, Imam Hussein. Photo by Basit Zargar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Fitr Celebrations in in Israel

Muslim women pose for the camera as Israeli Arabs gather to perform the Eid al-Fitr prayers near Jaffa beach in Tel Aviv, Israel on March 30, 2025. Photo by Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Two Muslim women wearing red on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. Th

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Two Muslim women in the water together care for a child in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim

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Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

LINYI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - Several Muslim women make food at a mosque in Matou town of Tancheng county, Linyi city, East China's Shandong province, April 11, 2024.

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Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

LINYI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - Several Muslim women make food at a mosque in Matou town of Tancheng county, Linyi city, East China's Shandong province, April 11, 2024.

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Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

LINYI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - Several Muslim women make food at a mosque in Matou town of Tancheng county, Linyi city, East China's Shandong province, April 11, 2024.

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Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

LINYI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - Several Muslim women make food at a mosque in Matou town of Tancheng county, Linyi city, East China's Shandong province, April 11, 2024.

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Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

LINYI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - Several Muslim women make food at a mosque in Matou town of Tancheng county, Linyi city, East China's Shandong province, April 11, 2024.

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Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

LINYI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - Several Muslim women make food at a mosque in Matou town of Tancheng county, Linyi city, East China's Shandong province, April 11, 2024.

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Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

LINYI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - Several Muslim women make food at a mosque in Matou town of Tancheng county, Linyi city, East China's Shandong province, April 11, 2024.

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Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

LINYI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - Several Muslim women make food at a mosque in Matou town of Tancheng county, Linyi city, East China's Shandong province, April 11, 2024.

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Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

LINYI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - Several Muslim women make food at a mosque in Matou town of Tancheng county, Linyi city, East China's Shandong province, April 11, 2024.

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Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr - India

Muslim women pray after the Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Shalimar garden in Srinagar. Muslims around the world are celebrating the Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. April 10, 2024, Srinagar, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr - India

Muslim women pray after the Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Shalimar garden in Srinagar. Muslims around the world are celebrating the Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. April 10, 2024, Srinagar, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr - India

Muslim women pray after the Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Shalimar garden in Srinagar. Muslims around the world are celebrating the Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. April 10, 2024, Srinagar, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr - India

Muslim women pray after the Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Shalimar garden in Srinagar. Muslims around the world are celebrating the Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. April 10, 2024, Srinagar, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr - India

Muslim women pray after the Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Shalimar garden in Srinagar. Muslims around the world are celebrating the Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. April 10, 2024, Srinagar, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr - India

Muslim women pray after the Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Shalimar garden in Srinagar. Muslims around the world are celebrating the Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. April 10, 2024, Srinagar, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Fitr Prayer In Ceuta Enclave - Spain

Muslim women during collective prayer at the Loma Margarita esplanade in Ceuta on April 10, 2024, in Ceuta, Spain. The end of Ramadan is an important holiday in Islam and has great significance for Muslims. It is a time to celebrate the end of a month of fasting, prayer and self-reflection. It is a commemoration of Muhammad's first revelation and also serves as a reminder of the values of charity, compassion and community. The annual observance of Ramadan is considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam? and its duration is twenty-nine to thirty days, starting from the crescent moon until the next crescent moon. Photo by Antonio Sempere/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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