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Gaza marked the start of Eid amidst widespread destruction and hardship due to ongoing conflict with Israel, with prayers held outdoors and severe shortages of food, shelter, and aid, raising fears of famine and deepening humanitarian crisis.
Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza are forgoing traditional Eid celebrations to mourn the ongoing violence and destruction in Gaza, with many expressing grief and anger over the loss of lives and homes. Tightened security measures and early morning raids by Israeli soldiers have dampened the holiday spirit, while in Gaza, the observance is marked by ruins and little food. The somber mood reflects the ongoing conflict and displacement experienced by millions of Palestinians.
A man was arrested in Connecticut for attacking state lawmaker Representative Maryam Khan, the first Muslim elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives, after an Eid al-Adha prayer service. The attacker, Andrey Desmond, has a history of psychiatric hospitalizations and was charged with unlawful restraint, assault, breach of peace, and interfering with the police. While the motive for the attack is not confirmed, the timing and the fact that Khan wears a hijab have led to calls for better protection of Muslims during Eid celebrations. Khan sustained minor injuries and is currently recovering.
Mohamed Khairullah, the mayor of Prospect Park, New Jersey, was denied entry to the White House for the annual Eid celebration hosted by President Biden. Khairullah, the longest-serving Muslim mayor in New Jersey, was told by the Secret Service that his clearance was denied, but no further details were given. The Council on American-Islamic Relations called the episode "wholly unacceptable and insulting." Khairullah believes he was profiled and that his name is his "crime."
Salman Khan starrer 'Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan' earns Rs 24 crore on day two, recording a jump of 75 percent on the occasion of Eid. The film's total business now stands at Rs 37.50 crore nett. Directed by Farhad Samji, the film also stars Pooja Hegde, Venkatesh, Jagapathi Babu, Shehnaaz Gill, Palak Tiwari and several others. Salman Khan now gears up for 'Tiger 3', which is scheduled to hit the screens on November 10 and will feature a special cameo appearance by Shah Rukh Khan.
Bollywood celebrities including Salman Khan, Huma Qureshi, Anil Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Helen attended an Eid party hosted by Arpita Khan. The stars arrived in their best ethnic attires and posed for the paparazzi. Aayush Sharma shared a family picture featuring the Khan family, including Salim Khan, Salma Khan, Helen, Salman, Arbaaz, Sohail, Arpita, Alvira Khan, Atul Agnihotri, Ahil, Ayat Yohan Khan, and Ayaan Agnihotri.
Salman Khan and his family celebrated Eid together and a picture of their get-together was shared by his brother-in-law Aayush Sharma. The family photo features Salman's parents, siblings, and their spouses, as well as his nephews and his own children. Salman greeted his fans on Eid and his film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan released in theaters on Friday. Salman has several upcoming projects, including the second installment of Bajrangi Bahaijaan, Kick 2, and Tiger 3.
Salman Khan starrer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan collects Rs. 15.81 crores on its opening day, becoming the second highest opening day grosser of 2023 after Pathaan. Despite the wide release and Eid festivities, it fails to surpass Pathaan's opening day collection of Rs. 57 crores. However, it surpasses Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, Bholaa, and Shehzada. The film is expected to see an increase in collections over the weekend.
Salman Khan and Pooja Hegde starrer, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, collected an estimated 12.50 crores on its opening day at the box office. The film is expected to see significant growth over the weekend due to the occasion of Eid.
Several countries, including the US, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt, have called for a three-day ceasefire in Sudan during the Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday, as violence between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also appealed for a ceasefire to allow civilians to reach safe areas. More than 330 people have been killed in the power struggle between two previously allied leaders of Sudan’s ruling military government. Thousands of civilians have fled the capital Khartoum, and the US is sending more troops to the region.
A major fire broke out at the Bangabazar Market in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Tuesday morning, which has reportedly gutted around 3,000 shops. No casualties have been reported so far, but the market, which is popular for cut-price Western fashion brands, has been almost completely destroyed. The fire started at 6:10 am and 600 firefighters are working to douse the blaze. The market had readymade garment products worth hundreds of millions, and most of the shops had extra stocks as Eid is little more than two weeks away.