Saudi Arabia began a five-day, round-the-clock curfew from May 23 after Covid-19 infections more than quadrupled since the start of Ramadan to around 68,000. AFP
An aerial view of the Abraj al-Bait Makkah Royal Clock Tower overlooking the Grand Mosque and Kaaba in Makkah in the early hours of Eid Al Fitr as Saudi Arabia began a five-day, round-the-clock curfew. AFP
Worshippers gathering before the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Makkah to attend Eid prayers. AFP
Eid prayers were held at the two holy mosques in the cities of Makkah and Madinah "without worshippers". Makkah's Grand Mosque has been almost devoid of worshippers since March, with a stunning emptiness enveloping the sacred Kaaba. AFP
A worshipper offers sweets to a security guards, some with face masks, during Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Grand Mosque. AFP
The area of Al Balad in Jeddah is usually bustling during Eid Al Fitr but has been quiet this year. The Saudi authorities announced a 24-hour curfew would go into effect on May 23. Stringer for The National
The area of Al Balad in Jeddah is usually bustling during Eid Al Fitr but has been quiet this year. The Saudi authorities announced a 24-hour curfew would go into effect on May 23. Stringer for The National
Bait Naseef one of the most famous monuments in the Al Balad area of Jeddah. Stringer for The National
A view of an empty main road in the Saudi capital Riyadh, early on the first day of Eid Al Fitr. AFP
Saudi Arabia began a five-day, round-the-clock curfew from May 23 after Covid-19 infections more than quadrupled since the start of Ramadan to around 68,000. AFP
An aerial view of the Abraj al-Bait Makkah Royal Clock Tower overlooking the Grand Mosque and Kaaba in Makkah in the early hours of Eid Al Fitr as Saudi Arabia began a five-day, round-the-clock curfew. AFP
Worshippers gathering before the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Makkah to attend Eid prayers. AFP
Eid prayers were held at the two holy mosques in the cities of Makkah and Madinah "without worshippers". Makkah's Grand Mosque has been almost devoid of worshippers since March, with a stunning emptiness enveloping the sacred Kaaba. AFP
A worshipper offers sweets to a security guards, some with face masks, during Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Grand Mosque. AFP
The area of Al Balad in Jeddah is usually bustling during Eid Al Fitr but has been quiet this year. The Saudi authorities announced a 24-hour curfew would go into effect on May 23. Stringer for The National
The area of Al Balad in Jeddah is usually bustling during Eid Al Fitr but has been quiet this year. The Saudi authorities announced a 24-hour curfew would go into effect on May 23. Stringer for The National
Bait Naseef one of the most famous monuments in the Al Balad area of Jeddah. Stringer for The National
A view of an empty main road in the Saudi capital Riyadh, early on the first day of Eid Al Fitr. AFP
Saudi Arabia began a five-day, round-the-clock curfew from May 23 after Covid-19 infections more than quadrupled since the start of Ramadan to around 68,000. AFP
Eid goes online in Saudi Arabia as coronavirus keeps people at home
With a 24-hour curfew, residents are finding creative ways to connect with family and friends
