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A man offers his young girl a better view of a balloon during Eid Al Fitr celebrations in Jerusalem's Old City. Reuters
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Muslims take part in morning Eid Al Fitr prayers, marking the end of Ramadan, at Al Aqsa compound in Old Jerusalem. AFP
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There was a peaceful atmosphere at Al Aqsa, which was the scene of violent clashes at the start of the holy month. AFP
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Balloons are displayed in front of the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City in the run-up to morning Eid Al Fitr prayers. AFP
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A Muslim man hands out sweets, with the Dome of the Rock mosque in the background, after morning Eid Al Fitr prayer at the Al Aqsa compound in Old Jerusalem. AFP
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Muslim celebrate the end of this year's Ramadan in front of the Dome of the Rock mosque. AFP
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Muslims play with their children as they celebrate Eid Al Fitr in Old Jerusalem. AFP
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The sun shines on the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, as Eid Al Fitr marks the end of the holy month and the end of fasting for Muslims. AFP
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A Muslim girl poses for a picture in front of the Dome of the Rock mosque after the morning Eid Al Fitr prayer, at the Al Aqsa compound in Old Jerusalem. AFP
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A clown throws gifts during celebrations after Palestinians performed Eid Al Fitr prayers in Jerusalem's Old City. Reuters
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Balloons are displayed in front of the Damascus Gate to mark the end of Ramadan. AFP
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A clown takes a selfie with boys during celebrations with Palestinians in Jerusalem's Old City. Reuters
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A man offers his young girl a better view of a balloon during Eid Al Fitr celebrations in Jerusalem's Old City. Reuters
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Muslims take part in morning Eid Al Fitr prayers, marking the end of Ramadan, at Al Aqsa compound in Old Jerusalem. AFP
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There was a peaceful atmosphere at Al Aqsa, which was the scene of violent clashes at the start of the holy month. AFP
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Balloons are displayed in front of the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City in the run-up to morning Eid Al Fitr prayers. AFP
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A Muslim man hands out sweets, with the Dome of the Rock mosque in the background, after morning Eid Al Fitr prayer at the Al Aqsa compound in Old Jerusalem. AFP
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Muslim celebrate the end of this year's Ramadan in front of the Dome of the Rock mosque. AFP
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Muslims play with their children as they celebrate Eid Al Fitr in Old Jerusalem. AFP
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The sun shines on the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, as Eid Al Fitr marks the end of the holy month and the end of fasting for Muslims. AFP
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A Muslim girl poses for a picture in front of the Dome of the Rock mosque after the morning Eid Al Fitr prayer, at the Al Aqsa compound in Old Jerusalem. AFP
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A clown throws gifts during celebrations after Palestinians performed Eid Al Fitr prayers in Jerusalem's Old City. Reuters
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Balloons are displayed in front of the Damascus Gate to mark the end of Ramadan. AFP
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A clown takes a selfie with boys during celebrations with Palestinians in Jerusalem's Old City. Reuters
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A man offers his young girl a better view of a balloon during Eid Al Fitr celebrations in Jerusalem's Old City. Reuters
Palestinian Muslims flock to Al Aqsa Mosque to mark Eid Al Fitr
Strict security imposed by Israel amid violence did not stop worshippers from celebrating
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