The blessed month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr in Gaza
In the Gaza Strip, where the Palestinian people in Gaza went through their hardest and most agonizing days during those fortunate times, Palestinians recited Taraweeh and Eid prayers over the debris of mosques.
Around the world, Muslim families have always congregated at dusk to break their fast in a welcoming and loving environment. But in Gaza this year, following Israel's brutal bombardment on the Strip, things had changed. These family lost their houses, and a significant portion of Gaza's population also lost their relatives. They were unable to find any food at all, so they continued to fast without finding anything to break it. Palestinians were denied the opportunity to carry out their religious rites by Israel, so they prayed in the streets and among the debris.
Regarding Eid, which the Palestinian people found painful and regretful, the majority of them spent the first day of the holiday visiting the tombs of loved ones who had been slain by Israel during the conflict. The gruesome scene overpowered the festive mood as they did the Eid prayer above the debris of mosques. Israel carried out the worst atrocities against Palestinians during the Eid holiday, including the purposeful bombardment of Palestinians and the direct killing of a resistance leader's grandkids and children.
The words "In what state have you come, oh Eid?" are how Palestinians say goodbye to the holy month of Ramadan. With the current open genocide campaign in the Gaza Strip, this Eid was flavored with murder, killing, and destruction, and there was no place for joy.