By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America contributing writer Big news happening in California! The San Francisco Board of Education voted this month to acknowledge two Muslim holidays. As a result, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha will be recognized as official school holidays in the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). This groundbreaking resolution was brought … Continued
Parkour, a training method founded in the 1980’s, is the practice of overcoming obstacles found in natural and urban environments. This incredibly unique sport has spread across the globe in the last few decades and has become increasingly popular in conflict zones.
Saturday evening marks the last day of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month wherein able-bodied Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset and abstain from negative behavior, such as gossiping or becoming aggravated with others. On Sunday, May 1st marks the celebration known as Eid al-Fitr, which is observed all around the world, normally with elaborate feasts, … Continued
The author analyzes the timing of the offensive on Gaza. There are still places in the world in which Muslims have been constant victims of ongoing war. They spend the holy month of Ramadan in conditions that the conservative media censors. Furthermore, the Eid festivals are celebrations that are observed in conflict. Humanity can longer neglect the Palestinian genocide and America has been an accomplice to Israel’s brutality for over half of a century.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced a Congressional resolution recognizing Eid al-Fitr, offering best wishes and respects to all Muslims at the conclusion of Ramadan. “The holy month of Ramadan is time for our Muslim friends and neighbors to reflect on the principles and values of community and compassion that is critical for our … Continued
SOURCE: INEWS BY: DAVID HUGHES ‘Eid Mubarak’ is the traditional phrase used by Muslims to greet each other during the Eid al-Fitr celebrations that bring Ramadan to an end Ramadan ends with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, an occasion for Muslims observing the holy month across the globe to celebrate after the fasting period. This year, of course, coronavirus lockdown measures … Continued
SOURCE: CHALKBEAT BY: LORI HIGGINGS For the first time in its history, the Detroit school district will recognize a Muslim holiday. The school board Tuesday adopted the calendar for the 2019-20 school year that includes a day off May 25, 2020 in observance of Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. The … Continued
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