Middle East in English📡 The GuardianMay 29, 2026👁 1 views
Far from the fighting: Eid celebrations in Mogadishu – in pictures
Far from the fighting: Eid celebrations in Mogadishu – in pictures
Photographer Mohamed Gabobe captured the city’s lively enjoyment of the Islamic festival away from the conflict and drought endured by much of Somalia
Families celebrate Eid al-Adha in Banaadir Garden (Berta Banaadir in Somali)Supported byAbout this contentFri 29 May 2026 02.00 EDTShareView image in fullscreenAli Jimale is the largest mosque in Somalia and has been visited by tens of thousands of visitors since it was founded in 2022. It has become a central place for Eid prayers for locals and the diasporaShareView image in fullscreenMen arrive at Ali Jimale mosque in Mogadishu for Eid worshipShareView image in fullscreenWorshippers wait for the start of Eid prayers in Ali Jimale mosqueShareView image in fullscreenMale worshippers begin their Eid prayers at Ali Jimale mosqueShareView image in fullscreenFriends snapping shots of each other in the plaza outside Ali Jimale mosqueShareView image in fullscreenFamilies enjoy the Eid holiday at Lido beach, in Mogadishu’s Abdiaziz districtShareView image in fullscreenPeople gather at Lido beach to paddle and swim in the Indian OceanShareView image in fullscreenBanaadir Garden is a park in the city centre with rides and swings for children, making it a popular place for Eid picnics and family outingsShareView image in fullscreenFamilies enjoy Eid celebrations at Banaadir GardenShareView image in fullscreenDarusalaam zoo and theme park is thronged with crowds during the Eid holidays ShareView image in fullscreenDarusalaam zoo and park is especially popular with wealthier local families and stays open late for the Eid holidayShareView image in fullscreenMogadishu’s main thoroughfare, Maka Al-Mukarama Road, remains lively until sunrise during the Eid celebrations in the city. Everything from cafes to clothing stores is busy despite the conditions of conflict and drought endured by much of SomaliaShareExplore more on these topics
