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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.
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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.
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From their cars, families celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Westbrook
Muslims from the Portland area and beyond kept to their automobiles in a pandemic-era celebration of the holy day.
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Rama Alhanash, her husband, Mohammed Alhanash, and their children pull up to the New England Arab American Organization’s drive-up Eid al-Fitr event at the Westbrook Community Center on Saturday. Families drove up through the parking area and received packages of Middle Eastern foods and toys for the children.
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WESTBROOK Over 125 families drove by the Westbrook Community Center on Saturday for a pandemic-conscious celebration of Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
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WESTBROOK Muslim families from across Maine have an opportunity to celebrate this important holiday this Saturday, May 22, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at a “Drive Up” Eid event hosted by New England Arab American Organization. This event will be held outside at Westbrook Community Center.
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the most sacred time of the Muslim year. While Ramadan officially ended last Thursday, many Maine Muslims look forward each year to NEAAO’s celebration. “Families celebrate in their homes but still want to feel part of the larger community,” says Zoe Sahloul, executive director of NEAAO. “They know they will experience all the joy and cultural pride this important occasion inspires by sharing it with others outside their immediate family.” NEAAO has hosted an annual Eid al-Fitr celebration since its founding in 2016.
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