Windsor’s Muslim community ends Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr celebrations

April 14, 2024

Members of Windsor’s Muslim community gathered Saturday to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr, a festival marking the end of a month of dawn-to-dusk fasting for Ramadan.

The day of celebrations held at the Rose City Islamic Centre signified the “breaking of the fast” and included bouncy castles, face painting, henna tattoos and a bustling bazaar.

However, although Eid Al-Fitr — Eid is the Arabic word for “celebration” — marks a “special day” for the Muslim community, Imam Muhammad Abuelezz said this year’s festivities held a different meaning for many.

“Our hearts are sad and in pain about what is happening in Gaza,” said Abuelezz, who is also the manager of the Rose City Islamic Centre.

Read the full article: Windsor’s Muslim community ends Ramadan with Eid Al-Fitr celebrations | Windsor Star

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Ottawa: Photos: Eid al-Fitr, the Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan

April 10, 2024

Thousands of Ottawa-area Muslims gathered at the EY Centre on Wednesday to celebrate the first day of Eid al-Fitr, the Islamic festival marking the end of the month of Ramadan.

Throughout the month, Muslims are supposed to focus on strengthening their relationship with God through fasting, prayers, acts of charity and self-improvement.

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“The usually joyous occasion of Eid was overshadowed by somber reflections this year, as the devastating events unfolding in Gaza weighed heavily on the hearts of many,” the Muslim Association of Canada said in a news release.

Read the full article: Photos: Eid al-Fitr, the Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan. | Ottawa Citizen

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Montreal’s Muslim community celebrates Eid al-Fitr

April 10, 2024

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Hundreds celebrate Eid in Mississauga with parties and prayers

April 10, 2024

Muslims in Mississauga celebrated Eid al-Fitr with food and parties and prayers for those suffering abroad to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Hundreds gathered at the Islamic Community Centre of Ontario for morning prayers, taking photos afterwards with friends and family near the stands of balloons as part of the festivities. 

Abdullatif Bakbak, president-executive of the Muslim Association of Canada, said Eid al-Fitr is an important day in the Muslim calendar. This year, it comes as Palestinian people are suffering in Gaza.

Bakbak said the suffering, after six months of war, is resonating throughout with Muslims around the world. 

“This Eid has been a tough Eid for a lot of people,” he said. 

Read the full article: Hundreds celebrate Eid in Mississauga with parties and prayers | CBC News

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Thousands gather for Eid al-Fitr in London, Ont.

April 10, 2024

Thousands of Muslim Londoners gathered at the BMO Centre in Old East Village Wednesday to celebrate Eid al-Fitr and mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Both London police and CN Rail police helped manage the traffic and large crowds in and around the Western Fair District.

Morning prayers were followed by a festival with food, children’s entertainment, and a bazaar.

Read the full article: Thousands gather for Eid al-Fitr in London, Ont. – London | Globalnews.ca