American Muslims began celebrating Eid al-Fitr on July 6. The holiday, which continues until July 8, marks the end of Ramadan, a holy month of fasting in the Islamic calendar.
Eid is a joyous holiday, filled with gifts, lights and meals with family and friends. Muslim communities in the U.S. have developed unique ways of celebrating the day ― from filling up on Starbucks espresso in the morning to hosting barbecue lunches in local parks.
Saira Siddiqui, a mom from Texas who runs the blog Confessions of a Muslim Momma-holic, spent part of Eid trying Uyghur food, which is from a region of China that is predominantly Muslim. In an Instagram post, she reflected on how diverse America’s Muslim communities are ― and how that often leads many cultures to come together on Eid.
“THIS is what I love about #eidinAmerica,” the mom wrote in an Instagram post. “Eid, for us, is an insanely international affair. I remember sitting in the prayer hall at our local convention center as a kid and just people watching.. Seeing folks from ALL over the world, dressed in their traditional dresses, everyone in their best... This isn’t just a day of worship for us... It’s a celebration of community... And I love the shapes and colors of my Muslim community.”
HuffPost Religion asked our social communities on Facebook and Instagram to send us images from their Eid celebrations using the hashtag #EidInAmerica. Scroll down to see snapshots of what an American Eid looks like, from people across the country.
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Eid Gift lineup for the kids - #EidMubarak from #california #EidinAmerica 🎆🎉🎁 #t
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View from the Eid prayers at Lake Elizabeth park in Fremont this morning. Eid Mubarak! #eidinamerica
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This is what three American converts celebrating #EidInAmerica looks like. #EidMubarak #عيد_مبارك
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All. Day. Long. #venti #keepitcoming #ohhowimissedthee #eidinAmerica
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It just isn't Eid without espresso. #EidInSeattle #EidInAmerica
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#eidinamerica #eid prayers at the Washington state convention center in #Seattle
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Practicing a deep religious tradition. #seattlersofcatan #EidInSeattle #EidInAmerica
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#eidinamerica traditional #Hyderabadi #eid #brunch #kichri #kheema #khaagina #sheerkhorma #delish
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What better way to celebrate Eid than a nice good old BBQ in the park. #EidInSeattle #EidInAmerica
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Let this #henna dry & then go make #biryani. #EidInAmerica #huffpostgram #huffingtonpost
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As dysfunctional as ever #EIDEXPO2K16 #eidmubarak #EidInAmerica @HuffPostRelig
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@huffpostrelig #EidinAmerica breakfast is served!
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eid mubarak! @huffpostrelig #EidinAmerica
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@huffpostrelig #EidinAmerica gorgeous eid outfits!
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