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Eid al-Fitr celebrations in pictures across Africa

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Africa has a large Muslim population, who have been gathering to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

Kenya

Eastleigh, a suburb of Kenya's capital Nairobi, has a large Somali population. Muslims gathered at a local school with women praying separately at the back.
Eastleigh, a suburb of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, has a large Somali population. Muslims gathered at a local school with women praying separately at the back.

Kenya

A closer look shows the many different colours worn by Eastleigh's women.
A closer look shows the many different colours worn by Eastleigh’s women.

Kenya

In another part of the same city, Muslims prayed at the Sir Ali Muslim club.
In another part of the same city, Muslims prayed at the Sir Ali Muslim club.

Ivory Coast

In Abidjan, Ivory Coast, worshippers filled out the streets.
In Abidjan, Ivory Coast, worshippers filled out the streets.

Senegal

In Senegal, as elsewhere, people buy new clothes for Eid, known locally as Korite. As often happens, the country's different Muslim sects are celebrating on different days
In Senegal, as elsewhere, people buy new clothes for Eid, known locally as Korite. As often happens, the country’s different Muslim sects are celebrating on different days

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They prayed in front of the Adjame mosque.
They prayed in front of the Adjame mosque.

Somalia

In Somalia's capital Mogadishu, African Union soldiers were patrolling outside this mosque in case of an attack by al-Shabab, which stepped up attacks during Ramadan.
In Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, African Union soldiers were patrolling outside this mosque in case of an attack by al-Shabab, which stepped up attacks during Ramadan.

Nigeria

Among the continent's leaders photographed praying is Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari (second right).
Among the continent’s leaders photographed praying is Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari (second right).

Uganda

President Museveni in group pic, Eid-El-Fitr celebrations.
President Museveni in group pic, Eid-El-Fitr celebrations.

Egypt

Meanwhile in Egypt's capital Cairo, these girls took a moment to capture the moment.
Meanwhile in Egypt’s capital Cairo, these girls took a moment to capture the moment.

Tunisia

And a moment of calm in El-Abidine mosque on the outskirts of Tunisia's capital, Tunis.
And a moment of calm in El-Abidine mosque on the outskirts of Tunisia’s capital, Tunis.
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