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2 May 2022

Muslims across the UK celebrate first Eid al-Fitr since pandemic

Eid prayers have been taking place across the globe as millions of Muslims celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

From Jerusalem to Jakarta people began celebrating the three-day religious holiday by performing a special morning prayer.

Here in the UK, the festivities have been able to go ahead without restrictions for the first time since the pandemic.

Tens of thousands of people turned up to events in cities across the country including Birmingham and Manchester.