Eid

2024 - 4 - 10

Eid Celebrations Around the World: Family Reunions, New Clothes, and Prayers for Gaza

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Millions of Muslims globally celebrate Eid al-Fitr amidst the shadow of conflict in Gaza. Learn about the festive traditions and prayers for peace during this special time.

Eid al-Fitr, the joyous celebration marking the end of Ramadan, is a time for Muslims worldwide to come together with family and friends. From Jakarta to Minnesota, Muslims gather in mosques for morning prayers, sharing the spirit of unity and gratitude. However, this year's festivities are tinged with sadness due to the ongoing war in Gaza, prompting prayers for peace and solidarity.

As the month-long fasting of Ramadan concludes, Muslims in Canada and West Springfield join in the joyous Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Minister Khera emphasizes the importance of community, family, and tradition during this time, reflecting on the significance of the morning prayer and festive meals shared with loved ones.

In the midst of worldwide Eid celebrations, Prime Minister Trudeau's statement highlights the unity and inclusivity of Eid al-Fitr, recognizing the global significance of this holiday. Similarly, the warm gatherings in West Springfield convey the essence of Eid – a time of joy, reflection, and togetherness.

Despite the overshadowing effects of the Gaza conflict, Muslims globally continue to embrace the spirit of Eid al-Fitr, spreading messages of peace and hope. From Jakarta to Canada, the resilience and faith of communities shine bright during this challenging period.

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Eid 2024: Muslims celebrate with family reunions, new clothes ... (The Associated Press)

At morning prayers in Jakarta, preachers in their sermons also called on people to pray for Muslims in Gaza who were suffering after six months of war.

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Millions of Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr (Aljazeera.com)

Festivities to mark the end of Ramadan were overshadowed by the six-month war in Gaza.

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Muslims across Minnesota celebrate Eid al-Fitr Wednesday (WCCO | CBS Minnesota)

After the month of fasting from sunrise to sunset for Ramadan, Muslims across Minnesota and around the world are ready to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.

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Eid al-Fitr is about to start as Ramadan ends. Find Eid prayer times ... (The Columbus Dispatch)

Muslims worldwide will commemorate the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid al-Fitr by praying in mosques. Here's where to go in Columbus as Ramadan ends.

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Muslims Worldwide Celebrate Eid al-Fitr, But the Festivities Are ... (TIME)

As Muslims around the world mark the Eid al-Fitr holiday, celebrations are overshadowed by the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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What is Eid al-Fitr and how do Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday? (WTOP)

Muslims around the world will soon bid farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

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Statement by the Prime Minister on Eid al-Fitr (Prime Minister of Canada)

Today, Muslims in Canada and around the world start celebrating Eid al-Fitr.

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Muslims begin to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in West Springfield (WWLP.com)

Muslims worldwide will end the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr on Wednesday.

Statement by Minister Khera on Eid al-Fitr (Canada.ca)

On Eid, members of Muslim communities gather to perform a special morning prayer; celebrate with community, family and loved ones; share traditional meals; and ...

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Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr, but the festivities are ... (ConchoValleyHomepage.com)

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Muslims around the world celebrated the Eid al-Fitr holiday Wednesday, marking the end of the Islamic holy month with family ...

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'Muchos niños musulmanes están muy contentos': Escuelas de ... (El Nuevo Herald)

Por primera vez en su vida, Jannat Anjum, de 15 años, celebrará el miércoles el Eid-al-Fitr como siempre ha visto a sus compañeros celebrar la Navidad, ...

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While Gaza suffers, some Muslim Americans see Eid-al-Fitr in a ... (CNN)

More than six months into the Israel-Hamas war, some Muslim Americans aren't in the mood for an elaborate Eid celebration. Others are ever determined to ...

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Eid Mubarack! (OPWDD)

For those who observe the Muslim faith, the holy month of Ramadan, requires prayer and fasting throughout the day. This period ends with a celebration ...

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'Steadfast despite grief': Palestinians in Gaza mark solemn Eid al-Fitr (Aljazeera.com)

As Israel's war weighs heavily on them, many Palestinians do not feel joy this Eid but say they still have faith.

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Muslims celebrate Eid under shadow of Gaza war (The Washington Post)

Muslims around the world this week celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, prayer and evening ...

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What is Eid al-Fitr and how do Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday? (KABC-TV)

CAIRO -- Muslims around the world will soon bid farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

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Gazans live on memories of past Eid festivals as war ruins special day (Reuters Africa)

Palestinians visited the graves of loved ones killed in the Gaza war and prayed beside the wreckage of a mosque and in shattered streets as the devastating ...

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Celebrating Eid al-Fitr (Reuters UK)

Muslims prepare for the morning prayers of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, near the Cathedral Mosque in Moscow, Russia April 10.

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What is Eid al-Fitr and how do Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday? (WPVI-TV)

CAIRO -- Muslims around the world will soon bid farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

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Philadelphia Eid event shooting injures 3, including teen shot by ... (FOX 29 Philadelphia)

Multiple people were injured during a shooting at an Eid event in West Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon where around 1000 attendees gathered to celebrate ...

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At Least 3 Injured in Shooting at Philadelphia Eid Celebration (The New York Times)

The shooting took place on Wednesday afternoon in West Philadelphia, where 1000 people were gathered to mark the end of Ramadan.

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3 shot after gunfire erupts at Eid al-Fitr event in Parkside marking ... (WPVI-TV)

Three people were shot after gunfire erupted in a Philadelphia park where an event to mark the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan was underway.

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'There is no joy:' Palestinians mark Eid in destroyed mosques and ... (CNN International)

Palestinians gather at Gaza City's damaged Omari Mosque during Eid on Wednesday. AFP/Getty Images. CNN —. Mohammad sits on ...

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Eid al-Fitr celebrations build community among Portland area Muslims (Here is Oregon)

Eid al-Fitr, one of the most important holidays for Muslims, brings the Islamic community of Portland together to celebrate the end of Ramadan.

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Eid Mubarak! (OPWDD)

For those who observe the Muslim faith, the holy month of Ramadan, requires prayer and fasting throughout the day. This period ends with a celebration ...

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Celebrating Eid in NYC: Looks from Hasan Minhaj, Ramy Youssef ... (The New York Times)

Hasan Minhaj and Ramy Youssef joined hundreds of Muslims dressed to the nines at a morning prayer gathering in New York for the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

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5 People Taken Into Custody After Shooting at Philadelphia Eid al ... (NextAdvisor)

Five people were taken into custody after rival groups exchanged gunfire, leaving at least three injured, at an event held outside a mosque in ...

What Eid al-Fitr looks like in West Bank and Gaza this year (NPR)

Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza face a grim Eid al-Fitr — the three-day festival which marks the end of Ramadan — as the war between Israel and Hamas ...

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At least 3 shot when gunfire erupts at Philadelphia Eid al-Fitr event ... (NOVA Next)

The shooting occurred around 2:30 p.m., when police at the scene heard about 30 gun shots, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said at a news ...

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