Muslims are just days away from one of the biggest celebrations in the Islamic calendar – Eid al-Fitr. After a month of fasting during daylight hours for Ramadan, the festival is a joyous event to ...

Henna is more than just a decorative tradition, it is a symbol of heritage, faith, and joy that brings people together during Eid. Henna, derived from the Lawsonia inermis plant, has been used for ...

Eid al-Fitr, the joyous festival marking the end of Ramadan, is expected to be celebrated on Sunday, March 30, subject to the sighting of the Shawwal moon. The actual date of Eid al-Fitr hinges on the ...

Making Eid a statewide school holiday will not only benefit Muslim families, it will encourage all students to celebrate New York's diversity. Muir Hussein and his sons Isaiah, 4, right, and Jeremiah ...

For Laila El-Haddad, Eid-al-Fitr calls for sumagiyya. In Gaza, where El-Haddad spent summers growing up, the tangy lamb stew with sumac, chard and chickpeas is synonymous with joyous occasions, ...

Eid al-Adha is just around the corner, and the areas in and around New York City are brimming with opportunities to celebrate this meaningful holiday. From early morning prayers to family picnics, ...

Eid al-Adha, a period of "communal enjoyment" for Muslims worldwide, is officially underway. Over two billion Muslims are currently, or preparing, to celebrate the "Feast of Sacrifice," a major ...

When is Eid al-Adha 2024? This special day is anticipated to begin at sunset on Saturday, June 15, and will be celebrated by Muslims all over the world on June 16. What is Eid al-Adha? Eid al-Adha is ...

Eid al-Fitr is one of two major holidays on the Muslim calendar. Though both holidays are often called Eid, there’s a difference between Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Fitr comes first — taking ...