Dear MEL Topic Readers,
In pictures: Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr
amid coronavirus
Eid al-Fitr, or Festival of Breaking the Fast
(Ramadan), is an Islamic holiday to mark the end of Ramadan, a month-long, dawn-to-sunset
fasting. Usually, it is a three-day fest of gift-giving and gorge on special meals
with loved ones, neighbors, and friends. However, under the coronavirus
pandemic, such mass-gatherings and close interactions can not be held in a usual
manner. Worshippers are checked their temperatures before worshipping, required
to wear Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, such as a face mask, face cover
and protective gloves, and maintain social distancing in the mosque.
The number of Muslims around the world is about
1.8 billion, nearly one in every four humans on Earth. Also, in countries like Turkey
and Iran, where coronavirus has infected and killed many, nearly all the
citizens are Muslims. How can they prevent the novel virus from spreading
during the festive time? Only time will tell.
Enjoy seeing the photos of this annual
religious event under a
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