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More than 1.8 billion Muslims commemorate Eid

Mikala Theocharous
Mikala Theocharous

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An estimated 1.8 billion Muslims across the globe are marking the end of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr today.

Eid is a celebration commemorating the end of the holy month, also referred to as Ramadan, which is a time of fasting, prayer and reflection for Muslims worldwide.

The religious event starts with a large community prayer in the morning, followed by a shared meal with family.

Click through to see how Muslim communities are celebrating the significant event.

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In Sydney, hundreds arrived at Lakemba mosque for the morning prayer.

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Muslims arrive for the Eid al-Fitr prayer at the Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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A child puts on her shoes after the Eid al-Fitr prayer at Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Indonesian Muslims walk on the "sea of sands" as they attend the Eid Al-Fitr prayer at Parangkusumo beach in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

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An aerial view of Indonesian Muslims performing the Eid Al-Fitr prayer on "sea of sands" at Parangkusumo beach in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

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Muslims leave the Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque after Eid al-Fitr prayer in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Thousands gather outside of a church in Jakarta, Indonesia for the morning prayer.

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There are an estimated 205 million Muslims living in Indonesia, meaning the country has the highest Muslim population in the world, followed by India, with 204 million.

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Muslims gather for the morning prayer on a street in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Attribution: AP Photo/Dita Alangkara
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