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‘So much life and happiness’ at Maine Eid celebration
The New England Arab American Organization holds a drive-up Eid celebration in Westbrook for the second year in a row because of the pandemic.
Oula Alshaar and daughter Annabella show up as Batgirls at the New England Arab American Organization’s Eid celebration May 22 at the Westbrook Community Center.
Chance Viles / American Journal
This year’s regional Eid celebration was again held drive-up style because of the pandemic, but participants were still all smiles at the Westbrook Community Center Saturday.
The New England Arab American Organization gave families ingredients for meals and handed out toys for children to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. The Muslim holiday marks the end of Ramadan, a monthlong period of fasting and self-reflection.