Eid al-Fitr celebrations are commencing worldwide, marking the end of Ramadan, a month dedicated to fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims.

This significant event involves communal prayers, acts of charity, and feasting with family and friends.

However, for many individuals, the festivities are tempered by the realities of suffering and conflict in various regions.

In Kabul, Afghanistan, local resident Muhammad Samer expressed his concerns for the plight of the Palestinians, stating, "My best wishes for the people of Palestine.

I pray that this Eid brings them good fortune and happiness.

Muslims in Gaza are facing a lot of injustice.

May God have mercy on their situation."

In Qatar, thousands gathered at a football stadium for Eid al-Fitr prayers.

Qatari resident Ibrahim Khalil Khan conveyed hopes for peace among Muslims globally, remarking, "The festival of Eid is very beautiful.

We always pray that such a beautiful experience and such a livelihood and brotherhood should prevail all across the world.

Especially for the brothers and sisters of Palestine, Syria, Sudan, India and wherever people are in trouble.

We all pray to God that they all be blessed with faith, peace and blessing all across the world."

At Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, nearly 120,000 worshippers attended prayers, as reported by site officials.

Meanwhile, in Gaza, the ongoing conflicts left many with little to célébrate.

In Jabalia, local resident Inshirah Hanouneh shared her sorrow, spending Eid al-Fitr visiting her brother's grave.

She reflected, "I came to visit my brother on the first day of the happy Eid al-Fitr.

It is happy for people, but not for me.

It is not happy, it is not Eid."

In Sydney, Australia, the Muslim community gathered at the Omar Mosque for prayers and communal meals.

Sheikh Ahmed Kasem, Imam of Omar Mosque, highlighted the significance of community during Eid, stating, "So where Muslim community, members of the Muslim community come together to share meals, exchange gifts, strengthen bonds with the loved ones.

Today is a spiritual renewal and community unity." He also acknowledged the suffering of those in Gaza, noting, "Whatever hurts them, hurts us too."

The celebrations also extend to the African continent.

In Nigeria, 19-year-old Aisha Sanni expressed mixed emotions about the conclusion of Ramadan, saying, "I feel so much happy, but at the same time, I feel so much sad because there are so many goodness in Ramadan, so many blessings."

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, ongoing violence has led many Muslims to adjust their religious practices, such as altering prayer times due to safety concerns.

Meanwhile, in Sudan, worshippers are celebrating Eid just days after clashes erupted between the army and the rival Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group, which have resulted in widespread destruction.

As Muslims around the world recognize Eid al-Fitr, the juxtaposition of joy and reflection on global challenges remains a poignant aspect of this important celebration.