All articles tagged with #eid al fitr
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.
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.
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.
During Eid al-Fitr prayers at Sydney's Lakemba Mosque, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was booed and heckled by protesters angry about Australia’s stance on Gaza; security intervened to remove a heckler as Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke left, reflecting tensions within Australian communities over the Gaza war and Israel’s actions.
Ramadan 2026 will end on March 19 after Saudi moon-sighting attempts did not confirm the crescent, meaning Eid al-Fitr is expected to begin on March 20; Eid marks the Festival of Breaking the Fast and is celebrated worldwide with prayers, gatherings and sweets, observed by about 2 billion Muslims.
Saudi moon-sighting authorities confirmed Eid al-Fitr 2026 will begin on Friday, March 20, with the Shawwal crescent possibly sighted on March 19–20; Eid marks the start of Shawwal after Ramadan and is celebrated worldwide with prayers, festive meals, greetings of Eid Mubarak, and Zakat al-Fitr donations.
Four members of the Odeh family were killed when Israeli soldiers fired on their car in the occupied West Bank town of Tammun during an army operation; they had been out shopping for Eid al-Fitr clothes, and Israel says it is investigating the incident.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Three people were shot during an Eid al-Fitr celebration in West Philadelphia, with 30 shots fired and five people arrested, including a 15-year-old who was shot by a responding officer. The shooting, believed to be between two rival factions, occurred during a gathering of roughly 1,000 people, resulting in a citywide police response and the closure of schools in observance of the holiday. One person was struck by a police vehicle, and the discharging officer has been placed on administrative duty pending an internal review.
Five people, including four juveniles, have been arrested after a shooting at a West Philadelphia park during a large Muslim religious celebration, where about 1,000 people had gathered. The shooting, which left two people injured, occurred as families and children were enjoying Eid al-Fitr festivities. Police recovered four weapons and believe the shooting stemmed from a confrontation between two groups, not related to the religious celebration. The incident has shocked the local Muslim community, with attendees expressing dismay and concern about future events.