In pictures: Prayers and reflection mark Eid celebrations around the world

Muslims around the world have begun celebrating Eid al-Fitr, one of the biggest celebrations in the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Fitr - which means "festival of the breaking of the fast" - is celebrated at the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting for many adults, as well as spiritual reflection and prayer.ReutersHere in Moscow, worshippers are seen preparing for prayer.ReutersHundreds took part in prayers at Tononoka grounds, in Mombasa, KenyaGetty ImagesPrayers were also observed at a stadium in Port Sudan in the east of the countryGetty ImagesLittle children joined adults at the Moskee Essalam in Rotterdam, NetherlandsGetty ImagesGifts are handed out to Muslim children in Lviv, Ukraine, as Russia's war on the country continuesReuters Palestinians in Jabaliya in the northern Gaza Strip pray amidst the rubble of a mosque destroyed in the current war between Israel and HamasGetty ImagesFamilies gather at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem - the third holiest site in IslamReutersA boy yawns during prayers at a stadium in QatarEPAMuslims greet each-other at Martim Moniz Square in Lisbon, PortugalGetty ImagesWomen worshippers gather in Burgess Park, London, for an outdoor prayerEPAThere were also worshippers gathered outside Plebiscito Square in Naples, ItalyReutersSome women took pictures after attending prayers at the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul, TurkeyGetty ImagesAfghan refugees pray at a mosque on the outskirts of Peshawar, PakistanMiddle EastEuropeEid al-FitrReligionIslamRelated'I was afraid for my life': At the scene of the attack on Palestinian Oscar winner 5 days agoMiddle EastMore8 hrs ago'In Bradford, families spend thousands on new clothes for Eid' Muslims spend large amounts in Bradford's supermarkets, clothes shops and other services before Eid.8 hrs agoEngland1 day ago The tourist has received an award from the city's mayor after restraining a man during a stabbing.1 day agoEurope1 day ago Another 21 people are injured, as a restaurant and several buildings are set ablaze in the city, local officials say.1 day agoWorld1 day ago Town's successful Ramadan lights project expanded A Scunthorpe community group says it has seen an "amazing" response to its lights display.1 day agoLincolnshire1 day ago Bishop says school that changed Easter events'valued' The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.