More than 1 million people have been displaced in Lebanon due to Israeli strikes, according to the Lebanese government, disrupting traditional preparations for Eid al-Fitr, the Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan.

The Lebanese health ministry reports 968 people have been killed by Israeli strikes since hostilities resumed between Israel and Hezbollah. The Iran-backed militant group entered the conflict by firing rockets at Israel, leading to heavy Israeli bombardment of southern Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs that has driven many from their homes.

Lilian Jamaan, displaced with her family to a school-turned-shelter in Sidon, described the harsh reality facing many families. "There's no joy for Eid or for Ramadan or for anything," she said. Normally, she would be shopping for clothes and preparing festive meals, but displacement has made it impossible to maintain traditional observances. She has stopped fasting due to psychological stress and poor sleeping conditions.

Only about 130,000 of the displaced are housed in official shelters, with others staying in tents, cars, or with relatives. "A lot of the kids that I at least spoke to, their biggest wish was to just spend Eid at home," said Basma Alloush of the International Rescue Committee. Many children who fled brought no toys or activities to distract from the conflict.

Humanitarian organizations are providing assistance, with the U.N. World Food Program delivering more than half a million hot meals to displaced people in shelters since March 2. However, Carl Skau of WFP expressed concern about funding shortfalls compared to previous crises, noting that "people here have endured crisis after crisis" and haven't recovered from earlier displacements.

Volunteers and local businesses have organized various relief efforts, from distributing meals and essentials to providing free haircuts for displaced children. Despite these gestures, many families struggle with basic needs, unable to afford traditional Eid preparations like new clothes or sweets for their children.