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Eid Mubarak From Bklyner!

Zainab Iqbal

04 Jun 2019 — 3 min read

Ramadan, the month of blessings, has come to an end. Today (and tomorrow depending on whether or not the moon was sighted in other parts of the world, and in this city), Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Fitr.

It was great to join with thousands in prayer this morning at Bensonhurst Park to mark the end of Ramadan. A beautiful tradition. #EidAlFitr #EidMubarak @ArabAmericanNY @MAS_NewYork @bittamostofi @NYCImmigrants @NYPD62Pct pic.twitter.com/NxC1NeVqLp

— Justin Brannan (@JustinBrannan) June 4, 2019

Eid al-Fitr lasts three days, but many only dress up and celebrate it on the first day. So here’s to three days of light and happiness. Eat lots of kheer and seviyan and remember, you’re never too old for eidi (cash given on Eid from loved ones and friends)!

Southern Brooklyn was all out this morning:

This is from Eid 2019, during a time where there was no pandemic. (Todd Maisel/ Bklyner)

Eid Al Fitr 2019. (Photo: Todd Maisel/ Bklyner)

Eid Mubarak to our Brooklyn community!

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