The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is drawing to an end and Muslims around the world will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is a joyous time marked with congregational prayers and festivities that typically include family visits, gatherings and new clothes. But this year, Eid al-Fitr is approaching amid the Iran war, which has been roiling many countries in the Middle East and leading to far-reaching consequences beyond. Some common Eid greetings are: Eid Mubarak, or Blessed Eid, and Happy Eid.
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About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war
About 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the beginning of the war with Iran. Maritime and trade data platforms report it is still exporting millions of barrels of oil at a time when it said it closed the key waterway for vessels of the U.S. and its allies. Analysts say Iranian oil export volumes remain resilient. Many of the vessels that have passed through the Strait are so-called “dark” transits evading Western sanctions that likely have ties with Iran. More recently, vessels with ties to India and Pakistan have also successfully crossed the strait as governments stepped up negotiations.
