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California poised to recognize Eid holidays, enabling school closures and paid leave
politics1 month ago

California poised to recognize Eid holidays, enabling school closures and paid leave

A California Assembly bill would formally recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in state law, allowing public schools to close for the holidays and enabling state workers to use paid holiday credits to observe them; after clearing the Assembly 64-1, the measure heads to the Senate and then Gov. Newsom, with supporters saying it promotes religious equality and observers noting concerns about school exercises and curriculum guidance.

via Fox News|
#california#education#eid-al-adha
California Moves to Make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha Official State Holidays
politics1 month ago

California Moves to Make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha Official State Holidays

California is nearing final passage of AB 2017 to designate Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as official state holidays, allowing state workers to use holiday credits on those days and enabling public schools and community colleges to recognize and teach about the holidays; the bill has bipartisan backing and could join other recognized holidays like Diwali and Lunar New Year before the current legislative session ends and the governor signs it.

via New York Post|
#california#eid-al-adha#eid-al-fitr
politics6 months ago

Ramadan in City Hall: Mamdani Leans Into Faith Amid Backlash

New York City's first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani, publicly observed Ramadan with numerous iftars and prayers, using his faith to shape governance even as he faced Islamophobic attacks, a high-profile ISIS-inspired incident, and controversy over Gaza/Israel commentary and his wife’s past statements, illustrating both political connection to Muslim constituents and vulnerabilities to criticism.

via Politico|
#eid-al-fitr#islamophobia#new-york-city
Eid Sweets Rise From Gaza's Rubble: A Kitchen Keeps Traditions Alive
world6 months ago

Eid Sweets Rise From Gaza's Rubble: A Kitchen Keeps Traditions Alive

In Gaza City, 60-year-old Samira Touman and her daughters bake traditional Eid cookies in a partially ruined home, using a wood-fired oven due to gas shortages, while high ingredient prices and border closures squeeze budgets; they sell to neighbors and online to earn extra income, reflecting on lost pre-war comforts and hoping for more stable conditions as Eid approaches.

via Al Jazeera|
#eid-al-fitr#food-prices#gaza
California braces for Eid al-Fitr 2026 as moon sighting pins March 20
world6 months ago

California braces for Eid al-Fitr 2026 as moon sighting pins March 20

Saudi moon spotters have confirmed Eid al-Fitr 2026 for Friday, March 20, marking the end of Ramadan; the date is set by the sighting of the crescent moon in the Islamic calendar, and Californians can expect mosque prayers and community Eid celebrations across Southern California, the Bay Area, and the Central Valley, with times and formats varying by location.

via The Desert Sun|
#california#eid-al-fitr#eid-celebrations
"Fatal Cable Car Accident Leaves 40 Stranded in Turkey"
accidents-and-disasters2 years ago

"Fatal Cable Car Accident Leaves 40 Stranded in Turkey"

More than 40 people were left stranded in cable cars in southern Turkey after one pod hit a pole and burst open, killing one person and injuring seven during the busy Eid al-Fitr holiday. Rescue operations involving 543 first responders and seven helicopters are ongoing, with 128 citizens already rescued. The casualties occurred when a pod hit a pole and burst open, sending its passengers plummeting to the mountainside below. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the incident.

via NBC News|
#accidents-and-disasters#antalya#cable-car-accident
Gaza Teen Collects Family's Bones, Children Play in Rubble for Eid
world-news2 years ago

Gaza Teen Collects Family's Bones, Children Play in Rubble for Eid

Seraj al-Najjar, 19, spent the Eid al-Fitr festival collecting the bones of her relatives from the rubble of her former home in Gaza’s southern city of Khan Younis, mourning the deaths of 25 family members, including her father, Mazen al Najjar, who were killed in Israeli shelling last December. With over 33,000 Palestinians killed since the war erupted in October, many bodies are thought to be buried under the rubble in Gaza, where hospitals have been destroyed, food and medicine are in short supply, and most of the population of 2.3 million have been displaced.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#eid-al-fitr#gaza#israeli-palestinian-conflict
Gaza Teen Collects Family's Bones, Palestinians Mourn Eid Amid Gaza Destruction
world-news2 years ago

Gaza Teen Collects Family's Bones, Palestinians Mourn Eid Amid Gaza Destruction

Seraj al-Najjar, 19, spent Eid al-Fitr collecting the bones of her relatives from the rubble of her former home in Gaza's Khan Younis, mourning the deaths of 25 family members, including her father, Mazen al Najjar, who were killed in Israeli shelling. With over 33,000 Palestinians killed since the war erupted, many bodies are thought to be buried under the rubble in Gaza, where hospitals have been destroyed, food and medicine are in short supply, and most of the population of 2.3 million have been displaced.

via NBC News|
#eid-al-fitr#gaza#israel
Philadelphia Police Arrest Suspect in Eid al-Fitr Event Shooting
crime2 years ago

Philadelphia Police Arrest Suspect in Eid al-Fitr Event Shooting

Philadelphia police have identified and arrested Kahbir Oglesby-Hicks, 21, along with four other suspects, including three teenagers, after gunfire erupted at an Eid al-Fitr event in a park. The shooting, which occurred during a celebration marking the end of Ramadan, involved two groups exchanging gunfire, resulting in two people being injured. One of the armed suspects, a 15-year-old, was shot by an officer and is in stable condition. The incident is under investigation, with law enforcement collaborating with federal partners.

via WPVI-TV|
#arrest#crime#eid-al-fitr
"Eid al-Fitr 2024: Global Celebrations and Recognition"
politics2 years ago

"Eid al-Fitr 2024: Global Celebrations and Recognition"

The Boston City Council voted 12-1 to formally recognize Eid Al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, with Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson advocating for the resolution and expressing concern for the situation in Gaza. Councilor Ed Flynn was the sole dissenting vote. Other councilors, including Ben Weber and Liz Breadon, expressed solidarity with those affected by the crisis in Gaza and called for humanitarian aid. City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune emphasized the need to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as well as in other regions facing similar challenges.

via Universal Hub|
#boston-city-council#eid-al-fitr#gaza
Violence Erupts at Philadelphia Eid al-Fitr Celebration
crimelocal-news2 years ago

Violence Erupts at Philadelphia Eid al-Fitr Celebration

Three people were shot and five suspects were taken into custody after gunfire broke out at an Eid al-Fitr event in Philadelphia, marking the end of Ramadan. The shooting occurred as two rival groups exchanged gunfire at a park where around 1,000 people were celebrating. A 15-year-old armed suspect was shot by a police officer and is in stable condition. Five weapons were recovered at the scene, and no fatalities were reported. The incident is under investigation, and local law enforcement is collaborating with federal partners.

via WPVI-TV|
#celebration#crimelocal-news#eid-al-fitr