They attended prayers at a mosque before gathering with family for a holiday meal.

It's the fourth Eid since fighting broke out between a Saudi-led coalition, which backs the government, against the Iran-aligned Houthis.

In Sanaa, relatives of this year's hajj pilgrims on Monday performed a tradition they hoped would ensure the safe return of their loved ones from the journey to Mecca and Medina.

Communities erected wooden swings and offered prayers for their relatives on the pilgrimage.