After fasting for the holy month of Ramadan, the sighting of the crescent moon will welcome Eid al-Fitr!
Muslims in Boston and beyond are celebrating with special foods, festivities, charitable and volunteer opportunities, prayers, and more.
The holiday also encourages helping others in need following a month of fasting with a mandated “zakat al-Fitr,” charity to provide meals for those without food. Here are the best spots to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Boston and beyond, this week!
Where to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Boston?
There are about 80,000 Muslims in Boston and the community continues to grow, to the extent that councilors are pushing to recognize Eid as a municipal holiday. Until that happens, you’ll have to use your PTO to fully enjoy the day off and celebrate at the ISBCC:
- Sunday, March 30: Eid Celebration and prayer at ISBCC– New England’s Largest Mosque!
The mosque will host four Eid prayers starting from 6:30 AM in Sunday, followed by tons of festivities, and food, throughout the day. Keep the celebration going at these halal restaurants in Boston.