Friday, July 08, 2016
American Muslims began celebrating Eid al-Fitr on July 6. The holiday, which continues until July 8, marks the end of Ramadan, a holy month of fasting in the Islamic calendar.
Eid is a joyous holiday, filled with gifts, lights and meals with family and friends. Muslim communities in the U.S. have developed unique ways of celebrating the day ― from filling up on Starbucks espresso in the morning to hosting barbecue lunches in local parks.
“THIS is what I love about #eidinAmerica,” the mom wrote in an Instagram post. “Eid, for us, is an insanely international affair. I remember sitting in the prayer hall at our local convention center as a kid and just people watching.. Seeing folks from ALL over the world, dressed in their traditional dresses, everyone in their best... This isn’t just a day of worship for us... It’s a celebration of community... And I love the shapes and colors of my Muslim community.”
HuffPost Religion asked our social communities on Facebook and Instagram to send us images from their Eid celebrations using the hashtag #EidInAmerica. Scroll down to see snapshots of what an American Eid looks like, from people across the country.
Click this link to see more photos: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/eidinamerica_us_577d7150e4b0344d514dd352?