Eid

Eid: Being LGBT And Muslim

El-Farouk Khaki | Posted 01.07.2012

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For many LGBT Muslims, Eid is a time of sadness, guilt and isolation when they must either hide their orientation, or face rejection, condemnation and isolation from family, faith and community.

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Syrian Troops Kill At Least 7 Despite Start Of Muslim Holiday

AP | ZEINA KARAM | Posted 10.30.2011

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BEIRUT — Syrian security forces killed at least seven people, including a 13-year-old boy, as thousands of protesters poured out of mosques and ...

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Eid ul-Fitr 2011: A Celebration At The End Of Ramadan

Posted 10.22.2011

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Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is a three-day Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (sawm). Eid ul-...

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Ramadan Reflection Day 20: Taking Care Of Converts

Imam Khalid Latif | Posted 01.14.2012

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In regards to the convert experience, make a point to invite and include those who are new Muslims to your gatherings, as well as just people in general. You can start in the next couple of weeks.

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Ramadan 2011: Dates, Fasting Rules, History

Posted 09.24.2011

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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and is the month of fasting for observant Muslims. Because the cycle of the lunar calendar d...

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Muslims Celebrate End Of Ramadan

AP | KIM GAMEL | Posted 05.25.2011

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CAIRO — Far from the din and controversy roiling interfaith relations in the West, Muslims worldwide thronged mosques, cafes and parks Friday in...

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The Grinch Who Stole Eid

Jamal Dajani | Posted 05.25.2011

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Television viewers in the Arab world had to endure endless coverage of the pastor from Florida, coupled with the controversy over the proposed building of a Muslim community center near Ground Zero, during the month of Ramadan.

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Eid Mubarak: Blessed Holiday, Service to Humanity

Omid Safi | Posted 05.25.2011

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Eid, the holiday marking the end of Ramadan, is a joyous time. This Ramadan, by contrast, has felt heavy.

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Muslims Observe Eid with Little Hope In Flood-Affected Pakistan

Chris Herlinger | Posted 05.25.2011

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"Normally Eid is a time of happiness but this Eid we don't feel anything. Our every happiness was our house. That was our paradise. Now we're homeless. We don't know where to go."

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Muslims Wary Of Proximity Between Holiday And 9/11

Religion News Service | Omar Sacirbey | Posted 05.25.2011

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By Omar Sacirbey Religion News Service (RNS) For this year's Eid al-Fitr, the Islamic holiday that concludes the holy month of Ramadan, Nakia Jackson...

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Pakistan Suicide Bomb Kills 12: Mayor Targeted In Attack On Peshwar Suburb

AP | RIAZ KHAN | Posted 05.25.2011

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PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A suicide bomber blew himself up Sunday in a market in northwest Pakistan crowded with shoppers ahead of a Muslim holiday, ...

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Mullah Omar, Taliban Leader, Issues Eid Holiday Message

AP | RAHIM FAIEZ | Posted 05.25.2011

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KABUL — A helicopter belonging to an international military contractor has gone missing in Afghanistan, officials said Thursday. The helicopter...

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Eid al-Fitr, Feast Marking End Of Ramadan, Celebrated Around The World

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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A look at how Muslims around the world began celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a three-day feast that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. ____...

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Eid al-Fitr Celebrations Around The World (SLIDESHOW)

Huffington Post | Ami Cholia | Posted 05.25.2011

After fasting for the past month for Ramadan, Muslims across the world can finally indulge in a feast to celebrate Eid. Biryani, sweets, and lamb keba...

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A Female Perspective on Ramadan in Cairo

Annelle Sheline | Posted 05.25.2011

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I was eager to experience Ramadan in Egypt. I would attempt to fast, but wondered how the experience would feel without the closeness of a family.

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Bullets in Bollywood: No Eid For Me

Parvez Sharma | Posted 05.25.2011

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On this Eid-al-Adha, the Muslim festival of the sacrifice, I wonder what aspect of my identity troubles me more: the Indian, the Muslim, or both.

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A Typical Pakistani Eid

Jeanette Khan | Posted 05.25.2011

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Eid ul-Fitr is much like the Christian holiday of Christmas; it's a time for families to stop the rat race and come together to celebrate a religious holiday.

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