People gather in a public garden near the Siddiq Mosque, in the Heliopolis district in eastern Cairo, Egypt, after the morning prayers of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The date is observed with a public holiday of around three days in Muslim countries, along with prayers, celebrations, and
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This year Eid Al-Adha takes place on July 20. Some countries, especially in the Gulf, declared a holiday from July 19 to 22. Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) is limited to Saudis and residents. Mosques are open but with distancing and reduced capacity.
Saudi government will allow mosques to reopen for the weekly Friday prayers, as well as other prayers, starting on May 31, but with several rules, such as a two-meter distancing between people and the use of their own prayer mats brought from home.
In Brazil and the world over, the month of fasting in the Islamic calendar will be different this year. From April 23 to May 23, prayers and meals will happen indoors. Check out the schedule for Brazil.
