Hundreds of Muslims, including Chinese citizens and foreigners, came to the Niujie Mosque in Beijing to celebrate the Eid al-Fitr festival on Wednesday. Overseas students reached by the Global Times said that they were happy to be in the mosque to celebrate with so many other Muslims. They said they enjoyed the freedom of religion they experienced during their stay in China. After the morning prayers, people went to sample delicious food in shops along Niujie. (Photos: Li Hao/GT)