The Islamic holiday, Eid al-Fitr, will commemorate the end of the holy month of Ramadan, which started on Feb. 28. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan — the holiest month in the Islamic calendar when ...

WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- Wake County students could soon get the day off for a Muslim holiday, which would be considered a teacher workday. A petition asking the Wake County Public School System to ...

The phrase means “Happy Ramadan” and is frequently used during Ramadan, a time when fasting, prayer and reflection are heavily prioritized. It is one of the most sacred times for Muslims and begins ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia's School Reform Commission is being asked to add two Muslim holidays to the school calendar. The request came from city councilman Curtis Jones, who won unanimous ...

WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- Mariya Shaikh is pushing for a change to the Wake County School District's calendar. She wants a Muslim holiday added so her children and thousands of others can celebrate ...

On Friday Muslims will begin observing Eid al-Adha, a time for prayer and charity. The religious festival occurs over three to four days and is one of the major Islamic celebrations observed by ...

Portsmouth City Councilor Kate Cook made the successful motion to add Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha to the city calendar.

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 ...

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