Masjid Ar Rashid (the Islamic Teaching Center) led the community of Muslims in and near Beacon in a celebration of Eid ul-Fitr, (“Festival of Breaking Fast”) at the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

The mosque led Takbir at 8:00am and Eid prayer at 9am in Memorial Park. Muslims brought their prayer mats and laid them on a tarp, as the grass was wet. Men, women and children came out to enjoy the sunshine, pray, and see each other.

For a refresher on what is celebrated during Ramadan, read this article from Izdihar Dabashi. If you see someone celebrating the day, it is joyous to say to them “Happy Eid” or “Eid Mubarak.” And remember, if you hear the call to prayer (adhan) from the mosque, this is what it means. Take a moment to take in some peace!