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 Happy Eid!

The Islamic month of Ramadan ends with the celebration Eid ul-Fitr (on July 6 this year). We’re a little late, but celebrate by feasting on these resources.

American Muslims

Trying to explain or understand what it’s like to be Muslim and celebrate Ramadan in America? The U.S. Department of State offers this magazine-like profile of everyday Muslims, filled with pictures.
http://tinyurl.com/j5lsmg4

Ethnic NewsWatch

Looking for alternative coverage of Eid ul-Fitr and Ramadan in the news? Drew’s subscription to this full text special-interest news source is the place.
http://tinyurl.com/drew-ethnic-news

Oxford Encyclopedia of the Islamic World

How does one observe Ramadan and the festival also called ‘Id Al-Fitr? Look here for descriptions, as well definitions of related religious terms.
REF DS35.53 .O96 2009

Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World

What and when are Islamic holy days? Search here for the Ritual calendar:
http://tinyurl.com/drew-gale-muslim

AP Photos: Muslims celebrate Eid, marking Ramadan's end

20 photos from this year’s Eid al Fitr around the world from the Associated Press gives a feel for the diversity of the day.
http://tinyurl.com/ap-2016-eid

Credo Reference

This collection of reference works devotes a ‘topic page’ to ‘Eid ul-Fitr’
http://tinyurl.com/drew-credo-eid-ulfitr

About.com Religion: “Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr”

Want more details on the celebration of Ramadan and Id al-Fitr? This informational site includes 25 articles on the fast and the following feast, directed primarily at Muslims.
http://islam.about.com/od/ramadan/

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