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Eid Mubarak From Us At Bklyner!

Eid Al Fitr 2019. (Photo: Todd Maisel/ Bklyner)BROOKLYN – After a month of fasting from sunrise to sunset every day, while working to get closer to God and giving charity, Muslims get to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. And just like how Ramadan was different during the pandemic, Eid will be too.

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Eid Mubarak From Bklyner!

Eid 2019 Todd Maisel/ BklynerRamadan, 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

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UPDATED – Water will not shut down in this building on Eid Al-Fitr

UPDATE- as of 9:30 am, thanks to the quick intervention by the Public Advocate’s office, water will no longer be shut off at 250 Parkville Avenue today. “This is outrageous. It should not be happening,“ Francisca Montaña from the Public Advocate’s office said upon reading our story.

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Eid Mubarak To You From BKLYNER

Photo: Magiceye/Flickr Creative CommonsTomorrow, Muslims all over the world will celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a holiday that lasts three days after the month-long Ramadan. Tonight, hundreds of people will celebrate on Coney Island Ave at the annual Chand Raat Mela, where there will be henna stalls, shopping opportunities, great food,

Central Brooklyn

Muslims In Brooklyn Celebrate Ramadan’s Final Days On Coney Island Avenue

Photo: Hassan IqbalThe month of Ramadan is over, the moon has been sighted and on Sunday, June 25, the majority of Muslims around the world celebrated Eid al-Fitr (which lasts three days). How did Muslims in Brooklyn celebrate? With the annual Chand Raat Bazaar on Coney Island Avenue, of course.

News

‘Round Brooklyn: L&B Spumoni, New Bike Lanes, Eid Celebrations, And More

Two-way bike lane on Avenue H (Photo via NYC DOT)After a busy week, here’s a chance to catch up on news from our sister sites happening outside of our neighborhood! Some top headlines include: The Bensonhurst community mourns slain L&B Spumoni owner, Kensington residents celebrate Eid,

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De Blasio Addresses Brooklyn Muslims At Eid Al-Fitr Service

Mayor @BilldeBlasio joined thousands of Muslim New Yorkers in #BathBeach #BK to celebrate Eid ul Fitr – Eid Mubarak! pic.twitter.com/sSaPb8dJH3 — NYC Mayor’s CAU (@mayorsCAU) July 6, 2016 In a rare appearance around these parts, Mayor Bill de Blasio and his wife Chirlane McCray visited Bensonhurst Park in

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De Blasio Addresses Brooklyn Muslims At Eid Al-Fitr Service In Bensonhurst Park

Mayor @BilldeBlasio joined thousands of Muslim New Yorkers in #BathBeach #BK to celebrate Eid ul Fitr – Eid Mubarak! pic.twitter.com/sSaPb8dJH3 — NYC Mayor’s CAU (@mayorsCAU) July 6, 2016 In a rare appearance around these parts, Mayor Bill de Blasio and his wife Chirlane McCray visited Bensonhurst Park in

Central Brooklyn

Eid Mubarak To All Our Muslim Neighbors! [Photos]

Meena jewelry sellers at Chand Raat festival (Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)Today, Muslims all over the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a holiday that begins at the new moon sighting and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Kensington and Ditmas Park neighbors are celebrating in style,

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Thousands Of People Pack Coney Island Avenue For Annual Chand Raat Bazaar

Thousands of people filled Coney Island Avenue, from Foster Avenue to Avenue H, last night for the annual Chand Raat Bazaar — a night of celebration marking the end of the Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The American Council of Minority Women, which is based at 1090 Coney Island

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For Neighbors, Feeling Recognition & Respect After Muslim Holy Days Are Designated As School Holidays

Students and teachers at the Council of People’s Organization pre-school.This spring, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the Muslim holidays Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha were designated as official public school holidays, a move that was welcomed with open arms by residents across the city, including in our neighborhood.

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Two New Holidays Added To The School Calendar

Photo courtesy of NYC Mayor’s OfficeNew York City public school students will have two new official holidays as of the 2015-2016 school year: Eid al-Adha on September 24, and Eid al-Fitr during the summer. The new school holidays are in celebration of two of the major holidays celebrated by

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Thousands Celebrate Eid Al-Fitr In Kensington

Thousands of people came out to Coney Island Avenue Sunday night to celebrate Eid al-Fitr – the last day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan – at the sixth annual Chand Raat Bazaar. Thanks to neighbor Donald Loggins for these photos – and if anyone else has pictures of the festivities, feel

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Coney Island Avenue Packed For Annual Chand Raat Bazaar

Thousands of people packed along the sides of Coney Island Avenue, between Foster and Avenue H, last night for the fifth annual Chand Raat Bazaar. Hosted by the American Council of Minority Women, the event celebrates the eve of Eid al-Fitr, aka Eid, which is a three-day holiday that marks