Minnesota Muslims will join millions around the world on Wednesday in celebration of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan.
Minnesota Muslims prepare for Eid al-Fitr. Here’s where to celebrate.
The holiday marking the end of Ramadan falls on Wednesday.
The Minnesota Star Tribune
April 9, 2024 at 6:58PM
Here’s what you need to know about the holiday or where to pray with others in the Twin Cities.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr, one of the most significant Islamic holidays, marks the end of Ramadan, a holy month of dawn-to-sunset fasting. The holiday is joyfully celebrated with feasting, prayers and giving to charity. Families spend time together and exchange gifts.
When is Eid al-Fitr?
The celebration of Eid, along with some other Islamic holidays, including Eid al-Adha, rotates from year to year without set dates. Eid begins at sunset on the night of the first sighting of the crescent moon rising above the horizon. Most Minnesota Muslims follow the moon sighting, though astronomical calculations occasionally differ.
The Minneapolis, St. Paul and St. Louis Park school districts, among others, will close Wednesday for the holiday.
Where to celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr Prayer
The Islamic Center of Minnesota will host three prayers from 7:30-10 a.m. Wednesday.
Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center, 6155 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center
Eid al-Fitr at the Minneapolis Convention Center
Three prayers will be held at 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
1301 2nd Av. S.
St. Paul Eid al-Fitr Prayers
The Minnesota Dawah Institute will host prayers at two locations in St. Paul: the first at 8:30 a.m. and the second at 9:30 a.m. The center asked attendees to pray at whichever location is closest to them.
Masjid Dawah, 605 Fairview Ave N.
St. Paul RiverCentre, 175 Kellogg Blvd. W.
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