"Eid al-Fitr 2024: Global Celebrations and Recognition"

The Boston City Council voted 12-1 to formally recognize Eid Al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, with Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson advocating for the resolution and expressing concern for the situation in Gaza. Councilor Ed Flynn was the sole dissenting vote. Other councilors, including Ben Weber and Liz Breadon, expressed solidarity with those affected by the crisis in Gaza and called for humanitarian aid. City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune emphasized the need to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as well as in other regions facing similar challenges.