Eid Al-Fitr

• Canadians mark Eid al-Fitr amid ‘growing concerns’ from global tensions

  Muslims across Canada are celebrating Eid al-Fitr while some reflect on conflict affecting loved ones abroad, as leaders highlight unity, charity and renewal.

  Canada

  Mar 20
  
• At least 3 shot after gunfire interrupts Philadelphia Eid al-Fitr event

  The annual Eid al-Fitr event in the city's Parkside neighborhood came to a sudden end when some 30 shots rang out on Wednesday afternoon, Philadelphia police said.

  Crime

  Apr 10, 2024
  
• Advertisement
• Saskatchewan’s Muslim community celebrates Eid-Al-Fitr

  It's the first of two festivals that are celebrated by Muslims annually, and the term 'Eid-Al-Fitr' means the feast of breaking the fast.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2023
• Advertisement
• Calgary student asks CBE to consider school holiday for Diwali

  A Calgary junior high student is asking the Calgary Board of Education to make Diwali and Holi traditional holidays for CBE schools.

  Canada

  May 16, 2022
• Edmonton police ask drivers to be aware of Eid celebrations in city Monday morning

  The Edmonton Police Service said that there will be higher than normal pedestrian and vehicle traffic around city mosques between 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Monday.

  Traffic

  May 1, 2022
• Eid during COVID-19: How Muslims in Halifax are celebrating while in lockdown

  'I always believe that things are going to get better.'

  Canada

  May 14, 2021
• ‘When we were growing up, it just wasn’t there’: Disney Junior show highlights importance of Eid al-Fitr

  “It’s meant for kids so it’s easy and they will understand it, but adults can also learn from this because it’s explaining to them what it is and what Eid is supposed to be about."

  Canada

  May 13, 2021
• Muslim communities in Edmonton adapt to celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid COVID-19 restrictions

  In celebration of Eid al-Fitr, Muslim communities in Edmonton have had to adapt due to COVID-19 restrictions.

  Canada

  May 24, 2020
• Advertisement
• Coronavirus: Mississauga mosque celebrates socially distant Eid with drive-thru gift handouts

  The Islamic Society of North America says roughly 2,000 cars with multiple people inside were able to take part in Mississauga where mosque staff handed out gift bags for families.

  Canada

  May 24, 2020
• Advertisement
• Eid al-Fitr: Celebrations for the Muslim holiday begin around the world

  The holiday marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, when devout Muslims have been fasting from sunrise to sunset.

  World

  Jun 4, 2019