Eid in Gaza: Despite immense loss, we deserve to celebrate

Eid in Gaza: Despite immense loss, we deserve to celebrate Submitted by Ahmed Dremly on Sat, 03/21/2026 - 16:37 Many of the homes and people I once knew and loved have been destroyed. But I am eager to live a normal life Children play in Gaza during Eid celebrations in 2025 (Ahmed Dremly/MEE) Off Eid al-Fitr has come to Gaza during a so-called ceasefire after more than two years of war, bringing an overwhelming yet incomplete sense of happiness and an uncertain peace, amid haunting memories of loss. One of the two major Islamic holidays, Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.