Eid al-Fitr
Muslims wrap up Ramadan fast with Eid al-Fitr feasting
By Jennifer Calfas — July 17, 2015
Eid celebrations break the Ramadan fast, and begin the 10th month on the Islamic lunar calendar at the sight of the new moon.
Are Americans ready for a Muslim president? New poll suggests maybe
By Julie Poucher Harbin — July 14, 2015
(RNS) As more Muslims enter public service sectors, Americans are more accepting of them.
Asian holiday added to New York City’s school calendar
By Reuters — June 24, 2015
The Lunar New Year joins a slate of Christian, Jewish and Muslim holy days when public school students will have a day off to celebrate.
de Blasio adds Muslim holidays to NYC public school calendar
By Reuters — March 5, 2015
NEW YORK (Reuters) Hindu activists said the decision to not also include Diwali as a school holiday was "beyond disappointing."
Gaza violence casts a pall on Eid celebrations
By Rachel Delia Benaim — July 28, 2014
JERUSALEM (RNS) This year, instead of sweets, people are drinking black coffee without sugar, a sign of mourning in Palestinian culture. Instead of new clothes, people are sending their alms to Gaza. Instead of going on vacation, people stay home, glued to the TV set.
Hindus in New Jersey school district want a day off for Diwali
By Katherine Davis-Young — February 25, 2014
(RNS) “I think if the school granted the (Diwali) holiday, then his friends would know, ‘OK, you are a Hindu,’” said Jyoti Sharma, who is asking the Millburn Township School District to consider a day off for Diwali for her son.
Should schools close for Eid holidays? Muslims are divided
By Omar Sacirbey — February 18, 2014
(RNS) Two petitions urging the federal government to close schools on the two Eid holidays sparked spirited debate in the Muslim community. Both failed to amass enough signatures.
Muslims say they deserve school time off for holidays, too
By Omar Sacirbey — October 14, 2013
(RNS) For many Muslim families and students, getting Eid al-Adha as an official school holiday isn't just about equity and sparing students the hassle of make-up work, but connecting with their religious identity.
What imams talk about during Eid
By Omar Sacirbey — August 8, 2013
(RNS) “The Eid khutba is like the State of the Union address,” said Oklahoma-born convert Suhaib Webb, referring to the sermons Muslims heard at mosques around the U.S. as they celebrated the end of Ramadan.
Muslims Brace For Tense Holiday
By Omar Sacirbey — August 16, 2012
(RNS) Following attacks on seven mosques in the last two weeks, many Muslim Americans will mark the end of Ramadan this weekend under a cloud of fear. Their leaders aren't sure how to promote safety without provoking panic. By Omar Sacirbey.
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