Thousands of Muslims gathered to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in India, Pakistan and Indonesia on Monday, marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr, the festival that marks the end of a month of fasting, is typically celebrated over two to three days. It is a joyous occasion for Muslims, featuring special prayers, family gatherings and outings, and other festive activities.
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A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized Sunday after a shooting near Temple University's campus during an Eid al-Fitr celebration.
Throughout the morning, over 2,000 people circulated the mosque which hosted four prayers starting at 7:00 a.m.
With the expected sighting of the waxing crescent moon by the end of March, nearly 2 billion Muslims worldwide and the roughly 1% of Ohioans who are Muslim will celebrate Eid al-Fitr at the end of ...
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The exact date of Eid al-Fitr depends on the sighting of the crescent moon, a practice that determines the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal. Consequently, Eid is expected to fall on either Sunday, March 30, or Monday, March 31.
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Eid Al-Fitr festivities: President Mahama cautions youth against reckless drivingPresident John Dramani Mahama has cautioned the youth against reckless driving during the Eid Al-Fitr festivities. “Let me also reiterate that the celebration of Eid al-Fitr is one that should be done with peace and dignity.