Irish Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Fitr following the fast of the holy month of Ramadan.
Management and staff at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland have congratulated the Muslims HERE and around the world on the "joyous occasion".
Thousands are attending the celebrations with families coming together to enjoy traditional foods and meals as part of the festivities.
Representatives from the Muslim community invited friends and neighbours to join them for the celebrations as part of the centre's open-door policy.
This year two morning prayer services were held in Dublin to accommodate Ireland's growing Muslim community.
''Officially there are over 80,000 [Muslim] people in the country. Most of them are in Dublin and it is increasing. We expect that number to be actually more than that,'' Ahmed Hasain, Chief Executive Irish Islamic cultural centre, told RTÉ news.
''Eid is just a day of celebration, a day of thanksgiving, a very special and happy day for families,'' said Leonard Charles, 19, who is celebrating his first ever Ramadan and Eid after converting last year.
For others the day was the end of a special time in their lives, when they get to spend lots of time with families and friends.
''We get really sad because we don't fast anymore. Eid can be very hectic but it's a good celebration to have,'' said Emanee Farrouj from Dublin.
Not all families attending the Eid festivities in Dublin were in the mood to celebrate.
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This year's Eid is tinged with sadness for Gazan pediatrician Dr Wael Abu Mamous and his daughter Nada.
The family fled their home in Gaza three months ago. They spent months sheltering in "terrible conditions" with 100 other people in a classroom at a local school.
''It's a very difficult life,'' recalled Dr Wael. ''There is nothing left, no gas or electricity.''
Dr Wael said he worked at a children's hospital in Gaza but felt powerless due to a lack of supplies and medication.
One incident stands out in particular. Dr Wael said there were newborns in incubators and there was no oxygen left to keep them alive.
His daughter, Nada, has also been left broken and traumatised by life in Gaza.
Nada said she lost her uncle and best friend since the war began. ''In Gaza, it's destroyed and difficult. I have lost everything, money, clothes, job all gone.''
Many Irish Muslims said for this year's Eid, it was important not to forget their "brothers and sisters" in Gaza.
