The Palestinians of the war-torn Gaza Strip marked the beginning of one of Islam’s most important holidays.
Much of Gaza is in abandoned, and men and children are forced to pray traditional Eid al-Adha prayers outdoors, as food supplies decline.
Food and aid have been prevented from entering Palestinian territory for more than two months, but in recent weeks, large quantities of supplies have been permitted.
The United Nations said it could not distribute much of the aid due to the risk of looters and movement restrictions.
“This is the worst east feast that Palestinians have experienced due to an unfair war against the Palestinians,” said Kamel Emran after attending Khan Eunice’s southern prayer.
“There’s no food, flour, shelter, mosque, no house or mattress… the conditions are very strict.”
Islamic holidays begin on the 10th day of the month of the Islamic Moon in Durhija during the Saudi Arabian pilgrimage season.
This is the second year that Gaza Muslims were unable to travel to the country to make traditional pilgrimages.