Eid al-Fitr Celebrations Across the Muslim World
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South Asian Muslim communities in New York City celebrated Chand Raat, a festival on the night before Eid al-Fitr to herald the holiday. Chand Raat, a South Asian Muslim celebration that encapsulates the intersection of religion and culture, is observed on the last night of Ramadan, when the new moon is sighted, indicating the end of the month of fasting. The night's action was centered in Diversity Plaza, the town square that honors the global mash-up of Jackson Heights, which may be the most diverse neighborhood in the world.
- South Asian Muslims Herald Eid al-Fitr With a Night of Communal Revelry The New York Times
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- Eid al-Fitr and XR demonstrations: Friday's best photos The Guardian
- Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr Washington Post
- Taliban orders women not to take part in Eid celebrations in two Afghan provinces The Independent
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