American Muslim groups boycott White House Eid celebration
A number of prominent Democrats and Muslim American groups pushed back against the timing and fanfare of the event, as fighting between Israelis and Palestinians continues to rock the Holy Land. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden commemorate Eid al-Fitr with recorded remarks from the White House on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Video screengrab
May 17, 2021
(RNS) A White House event meant to mark a Muslim holiday attracted condemnation and boycotts from some Democrats and American Muslim groups in the context of growing violence in the Middle East.
The White House hosted a virtual celebration on Sunday (May 16) to mark Eid al-Fitr, an important holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. The world’s Muslims observed the holiday on Thursday.
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