Eid celebrations dimmed by war and displacement across Middle East

Eid al-Fitr celebrations in the Middle East are subdued due to ongoing conflict and economic hardship. In Lebanon, over a million people have been displaced by recent Israeli attacks, with many, like Syrian refugee Alaa, struggling to find basic shelter instead of celebrating the holiday. Similarly, in Iran, which is in its third week of US-Israeli attacks, a pre-existing economic crisis makes it difficult for people to afford traditional Eid items, and shopping is dangerous due to bombing damage. Palestinians in Gaza are also finding it difficult to celebrate amidst the conflict. The convergence of war, displacement, and economic struggles across the region has diminished the joy typically associated with the Muslim holiday.

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