Far from the din and controversy embroiling interfaith relations in the West, Muslims worldwide thronged mosques, cafes and parks in a solemn and joyful end to the fasting month.




Packed: Muslims offer Eid al-Fitr prayers in front of the Taj Mahal in northern India





All pray to to Mecca: Tens of thousands of Muslim pilgrims inside the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia





Hallowed ground: Indian Muslim devotees offer Eid al-Fitr prayers in the rain amongst the ruins of the Ferozshah Kotla fort and mosque in New Delhi



Time to eat: Residents of Peshawar, Pakistan enjoy breaking their fast once again eating in daylight



Celebration: A Muslim family in New Delhi, India, buys balloons as they leave after offering prayers




Covered: Thai Muslim women pray outside Pattani central mosque