With large-scale prayer services and family gatherings, Muslims around the world began celebrating Eid al-Fitr on Friday morning. The three-day holiday marking the end of Ramadan is a time of gratitude and festivity, when many observe the holiday in their own ways across the globe.

The holiday is celebrated in many ways by Muslim cultures all over the word. Take a look at these photos compiled of Friday’s celebrations to see how Muslims in Afghanistan, India, China and elsewhere celebrated the holy day.

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