Palestinians perform Eid prayers at Al Aqsa mosque compound - in pictures

From Jerusalem to Mosul, take a look at Eid Al Fitr being marked around the region

Muslims perform the morning Eid Al Fitr prayer outside the Dome of the Rock mosque in the Al Aqsa mosques compound in Old Jerusalem. Several nights of clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli police, particularly around Al Aqsa mosque, spiralled this week into a barrage of rocket fire from Gaza and deadly Israeli air strikes in retaliation. AFP

The Dome of the Rock at dawn on Eid Al Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Several nights of clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli police, particularly around the Al Aqsa mosque, spiralled this week into a barrage of rocket fire from Gaza and deadly Israeli air strikes in retaliation. AFP

Palestinian flags fly at the compound that houses Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem's Old City, amid Israel-Gaza fighting. Reuters

Palestinians make their way to attend Eid Al Fitr prayers at Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem's Old City. Tension is high in the city over the forced eviction of six Palestinian families from their homes in Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood in favour of Jewish families who claimed they used to live in the houses before fleeing in the 1948 war that led to the creation of Israel. EPA

Children in front of the Dome of the Rock mosque after the morning Eid Al Fitr prayer. AFP

Muslim families celebrate the end of the holy fasting month. AFP

Palestinian women take a selfie in front of the Dome of the Rock mosque. AFP

Worshippers at Al Azhar mosque in Cairo, Egypt. Eid Al Fitr is a three-day festival marking the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan and one of the two major holidays in Islam. EPA

Eid prayers at Amr Ibn El Aas mosque in Cairo, Egypt. Reuters

Worshippers crowd into Al Masfi mosque for Eid Al Fitr prayers. Reuters

Aerial view of Al Masfi mosque in Mosul, Iraq, which was damaged in the war against ISIS. Reuters

Worshippers offer Eid Al Fitr prayers outside Abu Hanifa mosque in Baghdad, Iraq. Reuters

A security guard greets worshippers after prayers on the first day of Eid Al Fitr holiday outside Abu Hanifa mosque in Baghdad, Iraq. AP Photo

People attend Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Al Masfi mosque in Mosul, Iraq, which was damaged during the war against ISIS militants. Reuters

Worshippers after Eid prayers at Amr Ibn El AAs mosque in Cairo. Reuters

Egyptians arrive for Eid Al Fitr prayers at Al Azhar mosque in Cairo. EPA

Worshippers arrive at Al Masfi mosque in Mosul, Iraq. Reuters

Eid Al Fitr prayers mark the end of Ramadan, at Al Masfi mosque in Mosul, Iraq. Reuters

Shoppers in Al Midan souq in Damascus, Syria on the eve of Eid Al Fitr. EPA

Iraqis at the astronomical observatory for Moon sighting to mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadan in the central city of Najaf. AFP

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