Eid al-Fitr
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Food aid for S.African families marks end of Ramadan as prices spiral
In the case of Islam, more specifically Ramadan, there is an increased call for generosity of spirit. You can't even celebrate your Eid unless you meet the needs of some poor person somewhere.
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India's Muslims Mark Eid Al-Fitr Amid Attacks on Community
Muslims across India have marked Eid al-Fitr by offering prayers outside mosques.
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Blackburn Rovers become first UK football club to host Eid prayers on pitch
Hundreds of people congregate at Ewood Park to mark end of holy month of Ramadan.
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Eid al-Fitr Prayer at the holy shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (PBUH)
The unified central prayer that was held in the area between the two holy shrines, was crowded with large numbers of visitors coming from the different provinces of the country.
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‘Political games’ or welcome gesture? Scott Morrison’s presence at Eid prayers draws mixed reception
Some appreciated his visit to the event in Parramatta marking the end of Ramadan, while others say the PM ‘doesn’t care about us’.
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Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr 2022
Eid al-Fitr means ‘festival of breaking the fast’ and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
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The Office of the Supreme Religious Authority: Tuesday is the first day of the blessed Eid al-Fitr
The Office of the Supreme Religious Authority in Najaf; His Eminence Sayed al-Sistani, announces that the crescent moon was not seen with the naked eye in Iraq and its surrounding areas on Sunday.
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Imam Reza shrine getting prepared to host pilgrims on Eid al-Fitr
Imam Reza holy shrine in the holy city of Mashhad is getting well-prepared to host millions of pilgrims on Eid al-Fitr, a joyful holiday when Muslims celebrate first day of lunar month of Shawwal after one month of fasting in Ramadan.
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WCC shares greetings with all Muslims at Ramadan and Eid al-FItr
World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca shared heartfelt greetings with Muslim communities around the world for the last days of the observance of Ramadan and the celebration on 2 May of Eid al-Fitr.
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Students Petition Georgia School District for Muslim Holiday
Muslim students want Georgia’s largest school district to mark the holiday Eid al-Fitr with a day off on next year’s school calendar.
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Imam excited to welcome worshippers back to Dundee Central Mosque
Since lockdown was enforced in March, Dundee Central Mosque’s members were forced to pray individually and celebrated the month of Ramadan, one of the biggest events in the Islamic calendar, in isolation from each other.
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Calgary Muslims celebrate Eid COVID-19-style
It's supposed to be a colourful three-day celebration of family, friends and parties, but Eid in Calgary looks a lot different this year.
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Incredible images show Muslims using an IKEA parking lot to pray safely while social distancing
One mosque in Germany had the ingenious idea to ask their local IKEA if they could use their car park and the furniture store in Wetzlar agreed.
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Africa's Muslims celebrate Eid in the shadow of COVID-19
Instead of heading to the mosque this morning, he prayed on a terrace at home with the few family members he lives with. Their lunch of rice and couscous with bissap juice was more modest than the plates of meats they would normally enjoy with a group of some 30 family and friends.
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The Muslim community in Australia are marking Eid, the breaking of the Ramadan fast
This year Eid, like most aspects of our daily life, has moved into the intimate setting of private homes. The Dalati family in Georges Hall try their best to inject the Eid celebratory spark by decorating their home, setting up prayer mats, hook-up to relatives via zoom, open their presents, and prepare the feast. I
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Ramadan: German church opens doors for Muslim prayers
Germany allowed religious services to resume on 4 May but worshippers must maintain a distance of 1.5m (5ft).
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Letter of congratulations from the World Council of Churches on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr
While we should do all we can to minimize the suffering brought about by the virus, and to protect the lives of those who are most vulnerable, we also pray that God will bring good out of all the trials that so many have endured.
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A quiet Ramadan Bayram in Turkey in time of COVID-19 pandemic
Restrictions in place to prevent the coronavirus from spreading meant an end to centuries-old traditions for the faithful. Instead of visiting parents, children, relatives and friends, Muslims in Turkey – and around the world – will be forced to continue self-isolation.
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Leader Ayatollah Khamenei speech on international Quds day
Today the coronavirus is a reality and yet all-wise people agree that it is necessary to fight it. Undoubtedly, the long-lasting virus of Zionism will not last much longer, and it will be uprooted thanks to the determination, faith, and pride of the youth.
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Ramadan customs in different countries (16):
American Muslims celebrate Islam’s holiest holiday
Muslims from all walks of life congregate in mosques across the country to celebrate through almsgiving, prayer, gift exchange, and a fusion of cultural traditions.