Afghans observe Eid as temporary ceasefire with Pakistan takes hold

KABUL: Eid festivities were buzzing on Friday across Kabul, where the sounds of bombing and explosions that loomed over the city only days before have been replaced by celebrations of the holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. The Afghan capital has grown relatively quiet since Afghanistan and Pakistan declared a temporary pause in fighting over the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, following weeks of deadly violence that saw both sides launching air and drone strikes against each other and engaging in ground firing across their 2,600-km border.

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