Photos: Local Muslims observe Eid al-Fitr
Hundreds pray and celebrate as they mark the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting
Eid al-Fitr
Hundreds gather in prayer as the Islamic Center of Tucson hosted Eid al-Fitr at the Tucson Convention Center, at 260 S. Church Ave. Eid al-Fitr is Arabic for "festival of the breaking the fast," and marks the end of fasting month of Ramadan. During the month Muslilms fast from eating and drinking during the day. The festival is celebrated with prayer then visiting friends and family along with having food parties.
Eid al-Fitr
Women bow their heads in prayer as the Islamic Center of Tucson hosted Eid al-Fitr at the Tucson Convention Center, at 260 S. Church Ave. Eid al-Fitr is Arabic for "festival of the breaking the fast," and marks the end of fasting month of Ramadan. During the month Muslilms fast from eating and drinking during the day. The festival is celebrated with prayer then visiting friends and family along with having food parties.
Eid al-Fitr
Salam Shfik, 3, carries a ball as he runs around the floor of the Tucson Convention Center after Eid al-Fitr prayers. Eid al-Fitr is Arabic for "festival of the breaking the fast," and marks the end of fasting month of Ramadan. During the month Muslilms fast from eating and drinking during the day. The festival is celebrated with prayer then visiting friends and family along with having food parties. Children receive gifts from elders and family.
Eid al-Fitr
Brothers Mohammed Abdelwahab and Ahmed Elhag embrace at the end of Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Tucson Convention Center. Eid al-Fitr is Arabic for "festival of the breaking the fast," and marks the end of fasting month of Ramadan. During the month Muslilms fast from eating and drinking during the day. The festival is celebrated with prayer then visiting friends and family along with having food parties.
Eid al-Fitr
Bisiq Mohamed and her daughter Khadra Isaak pose for a selfie after Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Tucson Convention Center. Eid al-Fitr is Arabic for "festival of the breaking the fast," and marks the end of fasting month of Ramadan. During the month Muslilms fast from eating and drinking during the day. The festival is celebrated with prayer then visiting friends and family along with having food parties.
Eid al-Fitr
Anas Elazrag carries his son Mohamed, 4, on his shoulders after Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Tucson Convention Center. Eid al-Fitr is Arabic for "festival of the breaking the fast," and marks the end of fasting month of Ramadan. During the month Muslilms fast from eating and drinking during the day. The festival is celebrated with prayer then visiting friends and family along with having food parties. Children receive gifts from elders and family.
Eid al-Fitr
Maarya Alfakhouri, 2, enjoys a lollipop she received while at Eid al-Fitr at the Tucson Convention Center. Eid al-Fitr is Arabic for "festival of the breaking the fast," and marks the end of fasting month of Ramadan. During the month Muslilms fast from eating and drinking during the day. The festival is celebrated with prayer then visiting friends and family along with having food parties. Children receive gifts from elders and family.
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