In Pictures: Muslims around the world celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri

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Jul 17, 2015, 03:32 PM

Millions of Muslims across the world on Friday celebrated Aidilfitri which marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Hari Raya Aidilfitri is celebrated after the last break fast of the month. It also marks the start of a new month, Syawal.

Here are some pictures from around the world.

Young Kosovo Muslims take part in a prayer during a celebration of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan at the Sulltan Mehmet Fatih mosque in Pristina. PHOTO: AFP

A Palestinian man prays over the grave of a relative at a cemetery in Gaza City's eastern suburb of Al-Shejaiya in the early hours of the first day of Eid Al-Fitr holiday that marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. PHOTO: AFP

Iranian women take part during the Eid-al Fitr prayer ceremony in the city of Chalus, Mazandaran province northern Iran, 18 July 2015. PHOTO: EPA

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