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Thai Buddhists visit the Wat Chedi Luang, in Chiang Mai, Thailand, to sprinkle water on statues of the Buddha, helping to ring in Songkran, the Thai new year. They believe this will bring good fortunes to their lives. IMB Photo

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Hundreds of muslims in Ghana gather to pray together for Eid prayers. This annual gathering in a field on the east side of town marks the end of the Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. IMB Photo

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A woman prays at the grave of a relative. According to Islamic tradition, it is recommended that a living plant or herbs be placed on top of or next to the grave to improve the deceased’s state on the morning of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is a three-day holiday that marks the end of Ramadan in the Muslim faith. It is a time to celebrate with family and friends the completion of a month of blessings and joy. The first morning, families visit the graveside of relatives and then go to pray.

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A woman reads and recites prayers over a grave. According to Islamic tradition, it is recommended that a living plant or herbs be placed on top of or next to the grave to improve the deceased’s state on the morning of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is a three-day holiday that marks the end of Ramadan in the Muslim faith. It is a time to celebrate with family and friends the completion of a month of blessings and joy. The first morning, families visit the graveside of relatives and then go to pray.

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Three men read and recite prayers over a grave. According to Islamic tradition, it is recommended that a living plant or herbs be placed on top of or next to the grave to improve the deceased’s state on the morning of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is a three-day holiday that marks the end of Ramadan in the Muslim faith. It is a time to celebrate with family and friends the completion of a month of blessings and joy. The first morning, families visit the graveside of relatives and then go to pray.

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The afternoon sun shines through glasses of fresh pomegranate juice that is squeezed at a street vendor’s stall during Eid al-Fitr in Old Town Damascus in Damascus, Syria. People came to the historic area of town to celebrate the three-day holiday that marks the end of Ramadan in the Muslim faith.

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Men and women gather in Old Town Damascus in Damascus, Syria, to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. People came to celebrate the three-day holiday that marks the end of Ramadan in the Muslim faith.

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A young Syrian boy sells magnets that look like small fruits and vegetables during Eid al-Fitr in Old Town Damascus. People were out in the thousands to celebrate the three-day holiday that marks the end of Ramadan in the Muslim faith. Special markets open for the celebration.

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Syrians walk on the streets of Old City Damascus in Damascus, Syria, during the last night of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is a three-day holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. It is a time to celebrate with family and friends. After visiting family, people go out to markets, play games and engage in fun activities. It is also a time for ladies to wear new clothing, people to give to charity and to get in touch with family regardless of where they are in the world.

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Shia Muslim men march through the streets of downtown Manama, Bahrain, as they celebrate Ashura on a Sunday morning. During this religious observance, some Shia Muslims inflict bloody wounds on themselves with swords, remember and mourn the death of Hussein, the grandson of the Islamic prophet Mohammad.

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Brightly colored prayer flags gently blowing in the wind outside the Wat Chedi Luang, in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Buddhist worshippers come to sprinkle water on statues of Buddha, helping to ring in Songkran, the Thai new year. IMB Photo

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Thai Buddhists visit the Wat Chedi Luang, in Chiang Mai, Thailand, to sprinkle water on statues of the Buddha, helping to ring in Songkran, the Thai new year. They believe this will bring good fortunes to their lives. IMB Photo

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During Songkran, the Thai new year national holiday, Thai Buddhists pour water on statues of Buddha. Throwing or pouring the water is meant to wash away bad luck from the previous year, and to represent purification and good fortune. As believers, we know that the only thing that makes us truly pure is the blood of Christ. IMB missionaries labor to share this truth with the nations. IMB Photo

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Buddhist worshippers pray and worship at the Wat Chedi Luang, in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The most iconic ritual of Songkran, the Thai new year festival, is the pouring of water over Buddha statues to symbolize purification and the washing away of all sins and bad luck. Buddhism is the most prominent religion in Thailand. IMB Photo

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Portrait of a man in northern Ghana on the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. This annual gathering marks the end of fasting for Ramada, the Islamic holy month. IMB Photo

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Portrait of a man in northern Ghana on the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. This annual gathering marks the end of fasting for Ramada, the Islamic holy month. IMB Photo

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Portrait of a man in northern Ghana on the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. This annual gathering marks the end of fasting for Ramada, the Islamic holy month. IMB Photo

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A Muslim woman shows off the intricate henna designs on her hand in northern Ghana on the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. This annual gathering marks the end of fasting for Ramada, the Islamic holy month. IMB Photo

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Portrait of a woman in northern Ghana on the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. This annual gathering marks the end of fasting for Ramada, the Islamic holy month. IMB Photo

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Portrait of a woman in northern Ghana on the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. This annual gathering marks the end of fasting for Ramada, the Islamic Holy Month. IMB Photo

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