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Muslims pray in a mosque during celebrations of Eid al-Fitr holiday, a feast celebrated by Muslims worldwide, in Grozny, Russia, on Thursday, May 13, 2021.
Religion
The world celebrates Eid — including some of The World’s listeners
A scene from an Amsterdam metro subway with a huge TV ad of a white man's face
The Big Fix
Amsterdam bans fossil fuel ads from its metro
White mask with wool straps and green rosettes, with the words Marie Bee Bloom in the top left corner
Environment
Graphic designer creates biodegradable masks that bloom flowers when buried
A group of people are shown carrying a body draped in white and the green flag of Hamas.
Top of The World
Deadly violence in Israel and Gaza raises concerns of war