Eid al-Fitr 2026 is being observed with heightened security and subdued celebrations across the Middle East due to ongoing regional conflicts and humanitarian crises. From Saudi Arabia’s increased precautions to scaled-back events in the UAE and displacement in Lebanon, the festival’s traditional joy is overshadowed by war and instability, impacting millions.
Trending
- Over $100mn per day: How global oil shock has turned into a jackpot for Iran and Russia
- Who is Joe Kent? Trump’s counterterrorism chief resigns amid US‑Iran war
- Who is US national Matthew VanDyke, arrested in India for terror activities?
- Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attends ‘Nari Utsav’ at Nirmal Chhaya
- Beyond oil & gas: How Iran war impacts India – from diamonds to fertilisers
- Iran vs US tensions cloud FIFA World Cup plans, matches may shift to Mexico
- Supplying weapons, aiding drone ops: Inside US citizen Matthew Van Dyke’s Myanmar plot
- ‘Don’t bring husband’: British‑Indian politician criticises student for seeking funds to bring family