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Muslim Pilgrims Perform Eid al-Adha Hajj Rites

22 Aug 2018
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Gary Nguyen

The hajj takes place over a five day period , or “festival of the sacrifice,” commemorating the story concerning a test of faith given by the Muslim Prophet Ibrahim. Over two million Muslims...

Fire at Orlando Nightclub Shooter’s Mosque on Eid al-Adha

13 Sep 2016
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Derek Welch

Video released of arson suspect setting Orlando shooter's mosque on fire The mosque at the Islamic Center of Fort Pierce was damaged by fire early in the morning on September 12, and the St. Lucie...

Muslims Fear Backlash as Eid al-Adha Falls on 15th Anniversary of 9/11

09 Sep 2016
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Alison Lesley

The Muslim Eid al-Adha Holiday falls on the 15th anniversary of 9/11, which has Muslims worried. The Muslim community will celebrate the Eid al-Adha festival on September 11 this year, and its leaders...

USPS Releases New Muslim “Eid Greetings” Stamp

14 Jun 2016
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Derek Welch

USPS stamp commemorates Islamic holiday Eid. On June 10, the United States Postal Service released a new Forever stamp to commemorate two important Muslim festivals, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha....

Muslim, Hindu Holidays Added to Maryland School District Calendar

19 Jan 2016
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Nathan Glover

Hindu and Muslim holidays will be added to the Maryland school's calendar beginning in the 2016-2017 school year. A decision has been taken by Howard County Board of Education to expand the schedule...

13 Nov 2015
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C Barnett

School District will observe the Muslim holiday Eid-al-Adha beginning in the 2016-2017 school year. In a bid to promote equality among different faiths, Montgomery County’s Board of Education...

Thousands Petition to Ban Animal Sacrifice as Part of Eid al-Adha in India

21 Sep 2015
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C Barnett

An online petition demanding the government to prohibit a Muslim festival’s cruelty to animals has garnered thousands of supporters. All religions across the world have holy days for feasting or fasting,...

Mayor de Blasio: NYC Schools to Honor Muslim Holidays

04 Mar 2015
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Alison Lesley

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Muslim holidays Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr will be recognized by public schools with the days off. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that NYC Public...

Hajj Muslim Pilgrimage Going On Now, Will Come to a Close with Eid al Adha on Saturday

02 Oct 2014
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Emily Murdoch

The great Muslim pilgrimage of Hajj has begun and will culminate with Eid al Adha on Saturday, October 4. So why are these two Muslim celebrations important, and what do Muslims do to celebrate...