Worshippers hope for peace as they mark Eid al-Fitr with prayers across Asia

(21 Mar 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS New Delhi - 21 March 2026 1. Wide of Jama Masjid and people gathered to offer Eid prayers ++NIGHT SHOT++ 2. Various of worshipers offering Eid prayers 3. Wide of the mosque barely visible due to fog ASSOCIATED PRESS Jakarta, Indonesia - 21 March 2026 4. Women preparing for Eid prayer 5. Tilt down from church to worshippers sitting in closed-off street for Eid prayers 6. Worshippers arriving ASSOCIATED PRESS Karachi, Pakistan - 21 March 2026 6. Various of Muslims offering prayers STORYLINE: Muslims across the world gathered at mosques on Saturday for Eid prayers. Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement and is marked with congregational prayers and festivities that usually include family visits, gatherings, outings and new clothes. But this year, Eid is approaching amid the Iran war, which has been roiling many countries in the Middle East and leading to far-reaching consequences beyond. Muslims greeted each other after the prayers and conveyed Eid messages. Eid al-Fitr is an Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the month when devout Muslims fast daily from dawn to sunset. Ramadan is a time for increased worship, charity and good deeds, and typically sees festive gatherings to break the fast. Islam follows a lunar calendar and so Ramadan and Eid cycle through the seasons. The actual date may vary among countries and Muslim communities. =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: [email protected]. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...