Story highlights Eid al-Adha has provided a respite for the youngest victims of Syria's devastating warThe Muslim holiday coincides with a fragile peace brought on by a ceasefire deal(CNN) The sounds of war, for now at least, have given way to the infectious laughter of children. The celebration of the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha, which began on Monday, has provided a long-overdue respite for the littlest victims of Syria's devastating war. Also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, the four-day celebration started with morning prayers and continues with feasts and visits to friends and family. Syrians celebrate Eid Al-Adha in Jarabulus on September 12. The second of two major holidays in Islam, Eid al-Adha coincides with a fragile peace brought on by a ceasefire deal brokered by the United States and Russia.

Source: CNN September 13, 2016 19:18 UTC