Fractured Eid

Eid-ul-Fitr, a time meant for joy and unity, arrives once again in a world where millions of Muslims are denied the basic right to celebrate in peace. While many gather with family, exchange gifts, and offer prayers of gratitude, countless others in conflict-ridden regions mark the day under the shadow of war, displacement, and oppression. In Gaza, Eid this year is stained with grief as relentless bombardment continues to devastate Palestinian homes and lives.

Families who once broke their fasts together now mourn their loved ones, while the world looks on in muted silence. Sudan’s war has turned entire cities into battlegrounds, leaving millions internally displaced and struggling for survival. Yemen, long battered by war, faces an unrelenting humanitarian crisis, with food and medical aid remaining scarce.



Afghanistan, reeling from economic turmoil and security challenges, watches its children grow up amid uncertainty. In East Turkestan, Uyghur Muslims are denied even the freedom to practice their faith, their Eid prayers silenced by state oppression. Meanwhile, in Kashmir, Eid celebrations are overshadowed by a climate of fear, with heavy military presence and restrictions dictating the lives of its people.

Guarding Pakistan The common denominator across these regions is not a lack of resilience among the people but a failure of leadership. The Muslim world, despite its vast resources, strategic positioning, and intellectual potential, has consistently failed to protect its own. Eid should be a reminder to Muslim leaders that unity is not just a symbolic gesture but a necessity for survival.

Without decisive leadership and collective action, the coming generations will inherit only despair instead of prosperity. Tags: fractured.