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Biden and First Lady Jill Biden host Eid al-Fitr reception at the White House

May 5th, 20220 WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, May 2, President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden hosted a reception to celebrate Eid al-Fitr at the White House. The reception welcomed Muslim community members from across the country, including from Michigan, like U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) and Wayne County Commissioner Sam...

Other Voices

Three common mistakes when sending money and how to avoid them during Ramadan

March 22nd, 20220 By Corey Myckan The holy month of Ramadan is around the corner. Soon family and friends will gather each night for Iftar, and before you know it, Eid al-Fitr celebrations will be in full force. For those living overseas from family and friends, sending an Eidi is a simple way to stay connected during the holiday. Luckily sending...

World

Muslims celebrate Eid, ending Ramadan holy month

June 4th, 20190 KABUL - Muslims around the world celebrated the Eid-al-Fitr religious holiday on Tuesday, marking the end of Islam’s holy month of Ramadan. Like the start of Ramadan, during which believers abstain from eating and drinking during daylight hours, Eid-al-Fitr depends on the sighting of the moon and its celebration varies in different...

In Our Opinion

While tragedy engulf homelands this Eid, there are things to celebrate here

June 19th, 20180 As the Arab and Muslim worlds were ending a month of blessed fasting, observing the most holy month in Islam and getting ready to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, there isn’t much to celebrate there— a region engulfed in bloodshed and complicated conflicts among brothers and neighbors. In Gaza, a real massacre engulfing the besieged Strip...

World

Israeli killing darken Eid al-Fitr holiday in Gaza

June 14th, 20180 GAZA ― Israel’s killing of at least 125 Palestinians during protests at the Gaza border is casting a shadow in the enclave on its celebration of Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Economic hardship arising from years of blockades, conflict and internal political rivalries has also...

U.S.A

Party City first national retailer to offer Ramadan decorations

May 25th, 20180 Party City said it's become the first national retailer to offer a dedicated line of decorations for Ramadan, after numerous requests from customers. Ramadan began on May 16 and ends at on June 14, kicking off the start of the day-long Eid al-Fitr celebration. The chain, which has more than 900 stores in the United States and...