Muslims around the world have been celebrating Eid-al-Fitr which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.<br /><br /> Lasting several days the festival began with the start of the lunar month of Shawwal which differs every year.<br /><br /> The day begins with prayer, however, in Iraq the so-called Islamic State group has issued a warning to the residents of Mosul to avoid Eid-al-Fitr prayers.<br /><br /> In Baghdad, security was tightened around places of worship.<br /><br /> “We hope there will be peace and security in Iraq and may all the displaced families return to their homes, wishing al Iraqis the best of luck,” Salman Al Jumali, a worshiper in Baghdad told reporters.<br /><br /> More to follow.<br /><br /> Our user Abdelali sent us this delicious photo of Algerian sweets. How are you celebrating #Eid ul Fitr? pic.twitter.com/LXH8kizUVG— dwnews (@dwnews) July 17, 2015
