In pictures: Amid twin tragedies, Pakistan regroups to mark Eid-ul-Fitr

Pakistanis throng to mosques to offer Eidul Fitr prayers.

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Web Desk

Updated Sunday May 24 2020

Two days after the tragedy of a devastating plane crash, Pakistan, also reeling from the ravaging COVID-19, took a momentary break on Sunday to mark Eidul Fitr.

Eidul Fitr, which proceeds the month-long fasting of Ramzan, is traditionally celebrated with fervour. However, the mood this year was rather sombre due to the events leading up to the festival.

Pakistanis still thronged to mosques to offer congregational Eidul Fitr prayers in the morning. A collection of pictures from across the country can be seen below:

People offer Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore. — Photo: AFP


People offer Eid al-Fitr prayers in Peshawar. — Photo: AFP


People attend Eid al-Fitr prayers to mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Peshawar. — Photo: Reuters


People hug each other as they celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr to mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Karachi. — Photo: Reuters


People hug each other after offering Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore. — Photo: AFP


A woman prays during the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore. — Photo: AFP


Women take selfies after offering Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore. — Photo: AFP


Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr prayers to mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Karachi. — Photo: Reuters