(260317) -- KABUL, March 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People buy dried fruits and nuts for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 15, 2026. As the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan nears its end, the people of Afghanistan are preparing themselves to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month with fervor and solemnity.

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