Gentile Donates 300 Pounds Of Meat To Needy For Muslim Holiday

To complete the four-day celebration of Eid al-Adha, Councilman Vincent Gentile teamed up with the United American Muslim Association to donate close to 300 pounds of meat to the needy, according to a press release..

Eid al-Adha is a major holiday in Islam, and in a symbolic and traditional act on this holiday, Muslims distribute food to those who cannot afford it. Giving out this meat, in addition to the morning prayers, is considered an essential component of Eid al-Adha.