5 things to know about the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha

5 things to know about the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha

By uzzie on from religion.blogs.cnn.com

By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Five things to know about Eid al-Adha: 1. Considered one of Islam's revered observances, the four-day religious holiday corresponds with the height of the Hajj -- the pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia that annually draws 2 million Muslims. 2.
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Muslims commemorate Eid al-Adha

By thespark on from www.washingtonpost.com

Muslims across the world commemorate Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice, marking the end of the hajj.
On holiday of sacrifice, many Syrians cannot celebrate

On holiday of sacrifice, many Syrians cannot celebrate

By uzzie on from religion.blogs.cnn.com

By Salma Abdelaziz, CNN (CNN) -- Artillery shelling, water outages and food shortages, rather than presents and sweets, greeted many Syrians on the most important Muslim holiday of the year. "There is no Eid here.
Spate of attacks near Ramadan trouble U.S. Muslims

Spate of attacks near Ramadan trouble U.S. Muslims

By cricketguru on from www.cnn.com

It's that way across America, after a spate of violence at Islamic centers in recent weeks that included a homemade bomb and pigs parts.

At least seven mosques and one cemetery were attacked in America during Ramadan, according to groups that track such incidents.
Muslim leader reflects, celebrates as holy month ends

Muslim leader reflects, celebrates as holy month ends

By uzzie on from articles.chicagotribune.com

For Dr. Zaher Sahloul, the holy month of Ramadan has tested his strength and recharged his spirit.

Gathering with thousands of other Muslims in Bridgeview’s Toyota Park on Sunday to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, a day of prayer and festivities to break the Ramadan fast, Sahloul made the same supplications he had offered for the last 30 days.
Eid ul-Fitr 2012 Muslims Celebrate Around The World (PHOTOS)

Eid ul-Fitr 2012 Muslims Celebrate Around The World (PHOTOS)

By uzzie on from www.huffingtonpost.com

One of the most joyous days in the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Fitr, also known as Eid ul-Fitr or Eid, celebrates the end of Ramadan (the holy month of fasting observed by Muslims).
Bloodshed persists in Syria on Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr

Bloodshed persists in Syria on Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr

By cricketguru on from www.latimes.com

In the Syrian town of Talbiseh on Sunday, residents heralded the end of the Muslim month of Ramadan on a tank, chanting anti-government slogans.

Young children played on swings hanging from the tank's turret.
Ramadan 2012 - In Focus - The Atlantic

Ramadan 2012 - In Focus - The Atlantic

By uzzie on from www.theatlantic.com

Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, will come to a close this weekend with the observation of a festival called Eid al-Fitr
Joplin Muslims hold holiday at convention center

Joplin Muslims hold holiday at convention center

By uzzie on from www.sacbee.com

Members of the Joplin Islamic Society whose mosque was destroyed in a fire last week have located a venue for an upcoming important Muslim holiday.
Hani Almadhoun: Me, Myself and My Muslim Eid

Hani Almadhoun: Me, Myself and My Muslim Eid

By funkymonkey on from www.huffingtonpost.com

Eid is the day we no longer have to fast and we can feast upon whatever the heart desires. It's a day where many Muslims get stomach aches from pigging out.

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