A New Jersey man was arrested and charged with a federal hate crime after allegedly breaking into and destroying property at the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University (CILRU), federal prosecutors announced Monday. Jacob Beacher, 24, was arrested Monday morning in connection with an incident that took place earlier this month during Eid-al-Fitr, the…
From the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, to UEFA Champions League quarter finals, to the Eid al-Fitr prayer across the world, DPA International presents its Pictures of the Week.
How Muslim communities in Los Angeles County observe the lunar calendar marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of celebrating the holiday, Eid al-Fitr.
Overshadowed by the war in the Gaza Strip, the holy month of Ramadan ends for millions of Muslims worldwide on Wednesday. Saudi Arabia, which is home to Mecca and Medina, the two holiest sites in Islam, declared Wednesday the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast. Muslims in many other countries such as Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey also celebrate on this day. The end of the month of fasting is determined by the sighting of the new moon. Children in particular
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Around the world, Muslims will mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan and start celebrating Eid al-Fitr on Wednesday. Eid al-Fitr is the festival of breaking the fast. It is a time of celebration, where friends greet each other, present gifts to each other and visit loved ones’ […]