Holy month of Ramadan ends
Muslims world wide celebrate Eid to mark the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.
Muslims celebrate the first day of Eid, as Ramadan - the holy month of fasting- comes to an end on Tuesday (30 September). In Iraq, however, Shi'ites are expected to start the holiday on Wednesday (October 1) or Thursday (October 2), unlike the Sunnis, who start festivities as the same time as their fellow Muslims around the world.
Thousands flocking to the Al-Aqsa mosque for Eid prayers. It's the end of Ramadan and time for rejoicing for Muslims in Jerusalem. According to Islamic tradition, fasting is intended to teach the person patience, humility, and closeness to God. That fasting ends on Eid with prayers followed by gift giving, food and festivities.