Gaza City – Palestinians in Gaza celebrated Eid al-Fitr as they visited mosques to perform the Eid prayer, gathered with family and enjoyed traditional holidays.
People breathed a sigh of relief as they were able to celebrate Eid peacefully and comfortably after tensions between Israelis and Palestinians soared and fears of another war in the Strip escalated.
In the last days of the holy month of Ramadan, the markets were crowded with people preparing for the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. People buy children’s clothes, traditional sweets and decorate their homes to enjoy the atmosphere with relatives.
Despite expressions of joy, family visits and special foods during Eid in Gaza, difficult economic and social conditions prevail due to the devastating 15-year land, sea and air blockade imposed by Israel.
Al Jazeera visited the markets, streets and homes of Gaza to report on people’s preparations for Eid al-Fitr.