Mogadishu gathers for Eid with prayers, family meals and outings
Mogadishu celebrated Eid al-Adha with communal prayers, family gatherings, and festive meals. The city is gradually recovering from years of violence, with improving security leading to increased investment and new recreational spaces. However, the ongoing conflict and drought have resulted in a significant food insecurity crisis affecting millions in Somalia.
- ▪Eid al-Adha marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage and is celebrated with communal prayers and family meals.
- ▪Mogadishu has seen improvements in security, leading to new cafes and recreational spaces.
- ▪6.5 million people in Somalia are facing high levels of acute food insecurity due to ongoing conflict and drought.
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In PicturesGallery|ReligionMogadishu gathers for Eid with prayers, family meals and outingsMogadishu has been tentatively emerging from the waves of violence that have rocked the city over recent decades.SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoYoung women relax on a flower-decorated swing at Lido Beach in Mogadishu, enjoying the Eid holiday atmosphere. [Faisal Ali/Al Jazeera]By Faisal AliPublished On 27 May 202627 May 2026Mogadishu, Somalia- Muslims around the world celebrated Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, which marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage period.It is the second major holiday in the Islamic calendar after Eid al-Fitr, which follows the holy month of Ramadan.In Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu,…
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