More than one billion Muslims worldwide celebrated the first day of Eid al-Fitr on Sunday. In Iraq’s west Mosul, celebrations were even more poignant as it’s the first Eid without ISIL in three years. Marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, an aid group distributed food to residents. /CFP

Happy vibes all around as a girl shows off a piece of candy. Government forces have managed to eject ISIL militants from most parts of Mosul. /CFP

Although the battle to recapture the remaining areas held by militants is ongoing, it’s hoped the fight will end soon. Most Mosul residents had the opportunity on Sunday to celebrate Islam’s most important holiday of the year, like other Muslims worldwide. /CFP

Residents carry water and biscuits, as others queue for food being distributed. /CFP