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Article: STATE DEPT.: MUSLIM AMERICANS PREPARE FOR EID-UL-FITR
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- October 4, 2006
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The U.S. Department of State's International Information Programs issued the following press release:
By Lea TerhuneWashington File Staff Writer
When American Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr they observe the same religious traditions familiar to Muslims around the world, but celebrate in a distinctly American way, as people from diverse national and cultural backgrounds come together to share the feast.
Imam Mohamed Magid from the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) center in Sterling, Virginia, says that Muslims in America look forward to Eid-ul-Fitr for several reasons. Besides the religious observances, breaking the monthlong Ramadan fast and socializing, Muslims receive special ...