Eid al-Fitr

Muslims pray in a mosque during celebrations of Eid al-Fitr holiday, a feast celebrated by Muslims worldwide, in Grozny, Russia, on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

The world celebrates Eid — including some of The World’s listeners

May 13, 2021Religion

We asked The World’s listeners to share what Eid al-Fitr means to them and their families. Here’s what they told us.

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September 7, 2016Belief

Muslim groups say their religious holidays belong on school calendars alongside Jewish and Christian holidays that many districts take off.

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