Amid one of the most severe famines recorded in recent history, Gazans persistently mark the beginning of Eid al-Adha outside their destroyed mosques and homes. The war-struck Gaza strip gathered in unison to pray with a glimmer of hope of a ceasefire.

To mark Eid al-Adha — Arabic for the Festival of Sacrifice — Muslims traditionally slaughter a sheep or cow and give away part of the meat to the poor as an act of charity. Then they have a big family meal with sweets. Children get gifts of new clothes.