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Arab American Heritage Month

Arab American Heritage Month 2025

Celebrating the rich and diverse culture and contributions of of the diverse population of Arab Americans, National Arab American Heritage Month has been observed during the month of April since 2017.

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A boy holds the front legs of a goat at a livestock market in Yemen's capital Sanaa on July 14, 2021, as people buy provisions in preparation for the Eid al-Adha holiday celebrations. - Known as the "big" festival, Eid Al-Adha is celebrated each year by Muslims sacrificing various animals according to religious traditions, including cows, camels, goats and sheep.

Eid al‑Adha

When Is Eid al‑Adha 2024? In the United States, Eid al‑Adha 2024 is predicted to begin on the evening of Sunday 16 June (depending on sightings of the moon) and will end with the culmination of the Hajj a few days later. The Story of Eid al‑Adha In the Quran, Ibrahim has a dream in which Allah […]

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Eid al-Fitr

Eid al‑Fitr

The Islamic Calendar Though some Muslims observe other special days throughout the year, including the beginning of the new year according to the Islamic calendar and the day the Prophet Muhammad was born, the two Eids are the only holidays celebrated by the entire Muslim community worldwide. Eid al‑Fitr marks the end of the fast […]

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Islam

Islam is the second largest religion in the world after Christianity, with about 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide. Although its roots go back further, scholars typically date the creation of Islam to the 7th century, making it the youngest of the major world religions.

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A woman displaying her mehndi (henna) on occasion of Eid-al-Fitr, celebrated at the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Ramadan

Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayer for Muslims worldwide. It is observed on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.

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