"Thousands of Muslims across the Philippines gathered on Saturday for Eid al-Fitr prayers, marking the end of Ramadan, with many also calling for peace and a ceasefire in the Middle East. Footage shows mosques in Zamboanga City and Quezon City filled with Filipino Muslims. Families can be seen hugging and wishing each other well. At the Sadik Grand Mosque, currently the largest mosque complex in the Philippines, spanning 50 hectares, the massive prayer hall reached capacity early in the morning. Latecomers and thousands of other worshippers were seen occupying the mosque's expansive parking areas and gardens to perform Eid prayers. For many, the day is a powerful reminder of communal bonds. "Eid is a symbol for Muslims of unity and love," said Haji Sandid Ibrahim during the gathering. "Whatever sins or mistakes you’ve committed, small or grave, today is the day of forgiveness." Many other devotees hoped for global peace amid rising economic and geopolitical tensions. Abdulgani Zacharia Mala said he prayed for a ceasefire in the Middle East, as the conflict is impacting food and fuel prices across the globe. "Our food and transportation costs are going up because of the high oil price, which has now reached 100 pesos per litre," Mala said. "There should be peace in all Muslim countries," Dana Alvarez echoed the sentiment. Conflict in the Middle East has dampened this year's Eid festivities, as the war in Iran rages on and has engulfed the wider region."