Eid al-Fitr celebrations underway around the world
It's a large celebration that marks the end of Ramadan, a month of prayer, fasting, and reflection.
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It's a large celebration that marks the end of Ramadan, a month of prayer, fasting, and reflection.
Tuesday marks the fifth day of Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam.
Fasting begins Saturday, when Muslims will refrain from eating or drinking anything from dawn to sunset for the month. It's a time of increased worship, charity, and good deeds.
Muslims around the world are preparing for the start of Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, on Friday night. In Rolling Meadows in Chicago’s northwest suburbs, families spent Friday preparing their children for the holy month.
Three people were shot at the end of a Ramadan event attended by around 1,000 people in West Philadelphia's Parkside section Wednesday afternoon, police said.
"Doing the right thing should never be a political issue. It should never be for votes."
CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports as Muslims in Chicago celebrate the end of Ramadan, their event is in the shadow of war in the Middle East.
The team was practicing on empty stomachs, each finding both difficulty and blessing in their journey without food or water from dawn until sunset.
Student-athletes at MCC Academy in Morton Grove are demonstrating exceptional devotion, like senior basketball star Youseff Hassab. They're balancing sports and fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.
The players find both the difficulty and blessing in their journey without food or water from dawn until sunset.
The group gathered near Buckingham Fountain to pray Taraweeh, the night prayer offered in congregation during the month of Ramadan.
Police said a man broke the glass on the side door of the building as a prayer service was getting underway for Ramadan.
The donations were a beacon of light and hope a day after the first crescent moon was spotted to begin Ramadan.
Hundreds of Chicago Muslims lined up Monday to receive boxes of food – blessings from Allah – in the West Ridge community as part of the holy celebration of Ramadan. CBS 2's Darius Johnson reports.
It could happen in time for Ramadan, which starts next weekend.
Mediators say both sides appear to want a pause and are willing to give concessions.
All month long, Muslims have fasted from dawn to dusk and challenged themselves to be better while helping others.
Around the world on Friday, Muslims celebrated Eid, the end of the holy month of Ramadan. There was a large prayer service at the Islamic Center of Wheaton in the afternoon.
Organizers said it's an opportunity for neighbors to come together and learn about each other, and the holiday.
A good meal with a good message - on Wednesday, the local restaurant chain S2 Express Grill gave away 1,000 free meals to celebrate Ramadan, a holy month for Muslims. Organizers said it's an opportunity for neighbors to come together and learn about each other, and the holiday that's all about fasting, prayer and charity.
The association asked for more collaboration to promote small businesses and improve the city's economy as a whole.
The aldermen broke fast with members of the Arab American Business & Professional Association at the Alhambra Palace Restaurant, 1240 W. Randolph St.
GainPeace is also planning to hold open houses at mosques across Chicago, so people can learn about Islam and socialize.
If you're driving to O'Hare International Airport, soon you'll see a billboard aimed at educating Chicagoans on what Ramadan is all about.
The emphasis on community is especially important for a nonprofit that works to assist Muslims in need of food and shelter, along with helping refugees in the area.
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