Gaza Strip-Eid al-Fitr/Hope
Gaza Strip-Eid al-Fitr/Hope
Dateline : March 20, 2026
Location : Gaza Strip
Duration : 2'13
Gaza Strip - March 20, 2026 (Algerian Television - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of large crowd performing Eid al-Fitr prayer in union
2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) resident (name not given):
"Thousands have gathered here -- families, children, young and old. Even with just a little joy and happiness, they came together to honor this sacred occasion and perform the Eid prayer. Despite everything we have been through, God willing, we will still celebrate and find moments of happiness."
3. Various of people laughing, posing for photos
4. Various of worshipers listening to Eid sermon
5. Various of children playing, interacting with clowns
6. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) resident (name not given):
"Even though this child is an orphan -- his mother and all his siblings were killed -- we believe Gaza will recover, even stronger than before. We pray for that."
7. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) resident (name not given):
"I came to perform the Eid prayer because I haven't been able to pray it since 2023. In 2024 and 2025, we couldn't celebrate. This is the first Eid that I feel some joy, even though all my family were martyred in the war. But of course, I will be happy, because this is a holiday for Muslims."
8. Various of children queuing to get sweets
9. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) resident (name not given):
"We must remember that 90 percent of Gaza's people are still living in tents, and much of the territory has been destroyed. But we will always affirm our right to live. We love life deeply, and we try to put smiles on our children's faces."
10. Various of childing playing on playground
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are striving to revive a sense of normalcy and hold on to hopes for peace during Eid al-Fitr, despite widespread destruction and dire humanitarian conditions left by over two years of conflict.
To hold Eid al-Fitr prayers, residents throughout the territory worked together to remove debris and create makeshift prayer spaces, where thousands stood shoulder to shoulder to pray.
This was the first prayer that many attendees have been able to observe communally since 2023.
For many, this Eid is not only a holiday but also a moment to wish for security, stability, and an end to the hostilities that have disrupted their lives.
"Thousands have gathered here -- families, children, young and old. Even with just a little joy and happiness, they came together to honor this sacred occasion and perform the Eid prayer. Despite everything we have been through, God willing, we will still celebrate and find moments of happiness," said a resident.
Despite the devastation, children brought splashes of color to the streets, dressed in new clothes as they stepped out to celebrate. Aid groups and local volunteers set up small play areas, where games and clowns provided brief moments of relief and laughter amid the rubble.
"Even though this child is an orphan -- his mother and all his siblings were killed -- we believe Gaza will recover, even stronger than before. We pray for that," said a resident holding an orphan child.
"I came to perform the Eid prayer because I haven't been able to pray it since 2023. In 2024 and 2025, we couldn't celebrate. This is the first Eid that I feel some joy, even though all my family were martyred in the war. But of course, I will be happy, because this is a holiday for Muslims," said an orphan girl.
In a territory where much infrastructure lies in ruins and displacement is widespread, residents say marking Eid al-Fitr affirms life, dignity, and hope despite the ongoing war.
"We must remember that 90 percent of Gaza's people are still living in tents, and much of the territory has been destroyed. But we will always affirm our right to live. We love life deeply, and we try to put smiles on our children's faces," said a resident.
Despite a fragile ceasefire that took effect in October 2025, residents in the Gaza Strip continue to face humanitarian challenges. Some border crossings remain closed. Food and medicine are in short supply, and prices for basic commodities continue to rise.
Palestinian medical officials say the war that began on Oct 7, 2023, has killed more than 72,000 people, wounded tens of thousands and caused widespread destruction of homes, schools, hospitals and businesses.
Eid al-Fitr is an important holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide. It marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
ID : 8471270
Published : 2026-03-21 17:01
Last Modified : 2026-03-21 21:56:17
Source : Algerian Television
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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