Eid al-Fitr, the three-day Muslim holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, is typically celebrated with gifts and feasting with family and friends. But this year's holiday and Ramadan in general were marked by sorrow.

By Kulsoom Khan

The three-day celebration of Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a holy fasting month.

By Cathy Zhao