By: Carol Kuruvilla
Source: The Huff Post
Eid al-Fitr, the festival that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, is one of the most important holidays on the Islamic calendar. Traditionally lasting three days, Eid is marked by joyous family gatherings, prayers, gift-giving, and feasting.
In 2017, Eid began on June 25 in the United States and was observed in Muslim communities across the country.
From joining hundreds of fellow believers in prayer at sports stadiums to going to Toys “R” Us to pick out gifts for the kids, Muslim families in the United States have developed uniquely American ways of celebrating the holiday.
Below, HuffPost has gathered photos that showcase the diverse ways Muslims celebrate Eid in America.
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The Yemeni-American Muslim Udayni family gather around for a large Eid breakfast, made up of traditional Yemeni dishes, to celebrate Eid al-Fitr holiday in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., on June 25, 2017.
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Huda Quhshi, owner and cosmetologist at the Le’Jemalik Salon and Boutique, cuts the hair of a Muslim woman ahead of the Eid al-Fitr Islamic holiday in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., June 21, 2017. Picture taken on June 21, 2017.
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Henna is applied to the hands and arms of a Muslim female customer at the Le’Jemalik Salon and Boutique ahead of the Eid al-Fitr Islamic holiday in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., June 21, 2017. Picture taken on June 21, 2017.
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A Muslim woman picks out a color to get highlights in her hair at the Le’Jemalik Salon and Boutique ahead of the Eid al-Fitr Islamic holiday in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., June 21, 2017. Picture taken on June 21, 2017.
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Muslim woman Khoda Kheir, 30, receives a Halal eyebrow treatment at the Le’Jemalik Salon and Boutique ahead of the Eid al-Fitr Islamic holiday in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., June 21, 2017.
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Madina (L) daughter of NYU Islamic Center Imam Khalid Latif (R) shows her Henna before Eid-ul-Fitr, a holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of fasting ‘Ramadan’ at Islamic Center of New York University in Manhattan borough of New York, United States on June 23, 2017.
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Fatima Elif (R) gets a Henna before Eid-ul-Fitr, a holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of fasting ‘Ramadan’ at Islamic Center of New York University in Manhattan borough of New York, United States on June 23, 2017.
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Muslims gather to perform Eid-al-Fitr prayer at Toyota Park Stadium in Chicago, United States on June 25, 2017. Approximately, 25 thousand people attended the prayer. Eid-al-Fitr is a holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Muslims’ holy month of fasting ‘Ramadan’.
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Muslims walk to Bensonhurst Park to perform Eid-al-Fitr prayer in Brooklyn borough of New York, United States on June 25, 2017. Police forces took security measures during the event. Eid-al-Fitr is a holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Muslims’ holy month of fasting Ramadan.
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Muslims walk to Bensonhurst Park to perform Eid-al-Fitr prayer in Brooklyn borough of New York, United States on June 25, 2017. Eid-al-Fitr is a holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Muslims’ holy month of fasting Ramadan.
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Muslim girls are seen dressed for Eid-ul-Fitr in Bensonhurst Park of Brooklyn borough in New York, United States on June 25, 2017. Eid-al-Fitr is a holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Muslims’ holy month of fasting ‘Ramadan’.
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Muslims perform Eid-al-Fitr prayer in Bensonhurst Park of Brooklyn borough in New York, United States on June 25, 2017. Eid-al-Fitr is a holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Muslims’ holy month of fasting ‘Ramadan’.
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Muslims perform Eid-al-Fitr prayer in Bensonhurst Park of Brooklyn borough in New York, United States on June 25, 2017. Eid-al-Fitr is a holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Muslims’ holy month of fasting Ramadan.
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First Lady of New York Chirlane McCray (L) addresses Muslim crowds with Mayor of New York Bill De Blasio (R) after they performed Eid-al-Fitr prayer (L) in Bensonhurst Park after performing Eid-al-Fitr prayer in Brooklyn borough of New York, United States on June 25, 2017. Eid-al-Fitr is a holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Muslims’ holy month of fasting ‘Ramadan’.
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Six month old Palestinian American Waleed Shehadeh rests on a blanket as he is photographed by family members in celebration of the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr in Staten Island, New York, U.S., on June 25, 2017.
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Nevien Shehadeh, 19, a Palestinian American, adjusts the head scarf of her mother Wisal before they depart their home to take part in prayers and celebrate the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr in Staten Island, New York, U.S., June 25, 2017.
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A Muslim woman holds an umbrella as she prepares to take part in Eid al-Fitr prayers in Staten Island, New York, U.S., June 25, 2017.
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Muslim women walk to a nearby park to take part in Eid al-Fitr prayers in South Brunswick Township, New Jersey, U.S., on June 25, 2017.
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Muslim women take part in Eid al-Fitr prayers at a park in South Brunswick Township, New Jersey, U.S., on June 25, 2017.
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A Muslim congregation attending Eid al-Fitr prayers and celebrations are addressed by Phil Murphy, a gubernatorial candidate, at a park in South Brunswick Township, New Jersey, U.S., on June 25, 2017.
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Muslim children play in celebration of Eid al-Fitr at a park in South Brunswick Township, New Jersey, U.S., on June 25, 2017.
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Children eat cotton candy in celebration of Eid al-Fitr at a park in South Brunswick Township, New Jersey, U.S., on June 25, 2017.
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Muslim women pass through security as Muslims gather for the celebration of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, the end of the holy month of Ramadan at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California, U.S., June 25, 2017.
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Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi of the Islamic Society of Orange County (L) prays with Muslims gathered for the celebration of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, the end of the holy month of Ramadan at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California, U.S., June 25, 2017.
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Muslim women hug as they gather for the celebration of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, the end of the holy month of Ramadan at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California, U.S., June 25, 2017.
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