How Muslim communities in Los Angeles County observe the lunar calendar marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of celebrating the holiday, Eid al-Fitr.
Overshadowed by the war in the Gaza Strip, the holy month of Ramadan ends for millions of Muslims worldwide on Wednesday. Saudi Arabia, which is home to Mecca and Medina, the two holiest sites in Islam, declared Wednesday the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast. Muslims in many other countries such as Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey also celebrate on this day. The end of the month of fasting is determined by the sighting of the new moon. Children in particular
When I relocated from Pakistan to London, I knew Eid would be different and that was OK—until I realized the things that I missed, including the festive foods.
Palestinian women make traditional cakes for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday in Rafah, southern Gaza, on Monday. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan on Tuesday.