• Indonesian Muslims perform Eid prayers at Al Mashun Grand Mosque in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. EPA
    Indonesian Muslims perform Eid prayers at Al Mashun Grand Mosque in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. EPA
  • Senior Muslim clerics observes the skies over Cape Town, South Africa. AP Photo
    Senior Muslim clerics observes the skies over Cape Town, South Africa. AP Photo
  • Fireworks among stars exploding in the sky during the Eid Al Fitr celebrations in Jakarta. AFP
    Fireworks among stars exploding in the sky during the Eid Al Fitr celebrations in Jakarta. AFP
  • Muslims performing during an Eid Al Fitr prayer at Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Banda Aceh in Indonesia. AP Photo
    Muslims performing during an Eid Al Fitr prayer at Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Banda Aceh in Indonesia. AP Photo
  • A young Palestinian is pictured outside a mosque as people gather for Eid prayers in Gaza City, after the local authorities allowed mosques to reopen. AFP
    A young Palestinian is pictured outside a mosque as people gather for Eid prayers in Gaza City, after the local authorities allowed mosques to reopen. AFP
  • Thai Muslims take part in a prayer at The Foundation of the Islamic Centre of Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand. Getty Images
    Thai Muslims take part in a prayer at The Foundation of the Islamic Centre of Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand. Getty Images
  • A boy walks past a disinfectant sprayer at the Al Mashun Grand Mosque to attend prayers in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. AP Photo
    A boy walks past a disinfectant sprayer at the Al Mashun Grand Mosque to attend prayers in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. AP Photo
  • Palestinian Muslims attend Eid prayers next to the closed gates of Al Aqsa mosque, in Jerusalem's old city. EPA
    Palestinian Muslims attend Eid prayers next to the closed gates of Al Aqsa mosque, in Jerusalem's old city. EPA
  • Thai Muslims celebrate Eid at The Foundation of the Islamic Centre of Thailand to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan in Bangkok, Thailand. Getty Images
    Thai Muslims celebrate Eid at The Foundation of the Islamic Centre of Thailand to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan in Bangkok, Thailand. Getty Images
  • Indonesian Muslim men take part in prayers at a mosque in Palu, Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Reuters
    Indonesian Muslim men take part in prayers at a mosque in Palu, Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Reuters
  • Muslim men perform Eid prayers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Getty Images
    Muslim men perform Eid prayers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Getty Images
  • (Left to right) Sheik Khaled Zreika and Sheikh Yahya Safi, Imam of Lakemba Mosque pray with members of the community during a live online prayer event at Lakemba Mosque in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
    (Left to right) Sheik Khaled Zreika and Sheikh Yahya Safi, Imam of Lakemba Mosque pray with members of the community during a live online prayer event at Lakemba Mosque in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images

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Sadio Mane, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Babar Azam and other sports stars wish Eid Mubarak

Players send their best wishes and hope for peace during these difficult times

The National

May 24, 2020

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Sports stars from across the world wished their fans Eid Mubarak over the weekend to mark the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan.

From UFC superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov to Liverpool's beloved Sadio Mane, the sporting world united in wishing peace and happiness during these troubled times.

Below are some of their best wishes on social media.

Pakistan star Babar Azam with his best wishes

Sonny Bill Williams prays for the less fortunate

Rio Ferdinand joined the celebrations

Dalic's UAE connection will remain strong 

Shaoib Malik was shaken by the PIA tragedy in Pakistan

Message of peace from Sissoko

Mane gives his best wishes 

Khabib prays for an end to the pandemic pain

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