As Ramadan draws to a close, Eid al-Fitr brings celebrations to San Diego

For many faithful Muslims, the fasting month of Ramadan ends this weekend. The exact end of the fasting month is not the same for all.

What to know about Eid al-Fitr, the celebration at the end of Ramadan

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, which Muslims all over the world have been marking since February 28 of this year.

Festive meals, visiting family and friends signify the end of Ramadan

Muslims here and everywhere celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Ramadan is coming to an end. I cleansed my body and mind.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines Ramadan as the ninth month of the Islamic year. It is a sacred month marked by daily fasting from dawn to sunset. It is explained by our spiritual leaders that this holy time of Ramadan is a spiritual practice. I’m a firm believer in the school of thought that to understand what any word in the dictionary means, you need to know about the root meaning of the word, the origin, the culture and the beliefs of the …

Local end-of-Ramadan celebrations approach

WINCHESTER — After 30 days of dawn-to-dusk fasting, Muslims around the world are celebrating the conclusion of Ramadan this weekend.

As Ramadan draws to a close, Eid al-Fitr brings celebrations to San Diego

An Islamic book in Arabic. (Photo courtesy of CAIR) As the Islamic holy month of Ramadan nears to a close, Muslims worldwide are gearing up to begin their annual Eid al-Fitr celebration to commemorate the end of the fast. The holiday begins with a special prayer in a mosque or an open space, followed by festive events and charity giving. San Diegans can find multiple celebrations around the county. Here are a few: Islamic Center of San Diego’s E…