ISTANBUL
Top football clubs and players took to social media to celebrate the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
English Premier League teams published a special congratulations for the holiday.
“Wishing all Gooners celebrating a blessed and happy Eid al-Fitr,” said Arsenal.
“Eid Al-Fitr Mubarak to everyone celebrating around the world!” came from Manchester City.
“Eid Mubarak to @ChelseaFCMuslim and all our supporters celebrating across the world,” said Chelsea.
“Wishing all Newcastle United fans celebrating a blessed and happy Eid al-Fitr,” Newcastle United said.
Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo used his X account to mark the festival.
“Eid Mubarak! Wishing you all joy, peace, and happiness on this special day,” Ronaldo posted a picture of himself in a white shirt.
Liverpool’s Egyptian star Mohammed Salah, Al-Ittihad’s Karim Benzema and Manchester United’s Sofyan Amrabat wished their followers a happy Eid Al-Fitr.
“Salam alaikum, Eid Mubarak to you all, and may Allah accept from us all,” Benzema said in a short video clip of himself.
Italian Serie A clubs Inter Milan and AC Milan wished “Eid Mubarak” to the Muslims and their followers on their social media platforms.
Eid al-Fitr is one of the most important holidays for Muslims and is celebrated after the holy month of Ramadan.