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Muslim communities in West Bank, Afghanistan and Morocco prepare for Eid al-Fitr celebrations | AP News

Muslim communities in West Bank, Afghanistan and Morocco prepare for Eid al-Fitr celebrations | AP News

As the Eid al-Fitr Muslim holiday approaches, a grim mood overshadows the West Bank city of Ramallah in what would normally be a joyous time of the year. In Afghanistan, special foods are being bought, but people are struggling with a weak economy and high unemployment. In Morocco’s capital, shops selling traditional outfits and sweets were bustling with customers over the weekend.

As the Eid al-Fitr Muslim holiday approaches, a grim mood overshadows the West Bank city of Ramallah in what would normally be a joyous time of the year. In Afghanistan, special foods are being bought, but people are struggling with a weak economy and high unemployment. In Morocco’s capital, shops selling traditional outfits and sweets were bustling with customers over the weekend.