EID MUBARAK EVERYWHERE!!

Here are some pictures of Eid Ul-Fitr happening all over the world. Eid is an Islamic holiday which is a three-days and marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (sawm). Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity" while Fiṭr means "conclusion of the fast. Everywhere the world is celebrating this wonderful holiday in their unique way. Here are some pictures of ways people celebrate Eid around the world!

(pictures are from http://muslimmatters.org/2010/09/09/update1-eid-mubarak-snapshots-eid-around-the-world/)

Karachi, Pakistan: Even 5-year-old girls love mehndi!

Karachi, Pakistan: Mannequins in a boutique display traditional Pakistani shalwar kameez

Karachi, Pakistan: Bangles and artificial jewelry sell like hot cakes wee into the night on Chaand Raat

The Stab by Yasmin Mogahed

This is by Yasmin Mogahed posted on Suhaib Webb's website links. Unquestionably a beautiful poem. http://www.suhaibwebb.com/personaldvlpt/the-stab/

Don’t grieve at the stab.
It’s only meant to free you.
From the chains that bind you to the earth
and shackle you to the shadows of people.
The mirage of water cannot quench.
But is so beautiful to the thirsty.
I’m afraid. Of never knowing another life.
Different. So different.
If I let go, will You take me higher?
Above grief, want, loss.
Above all that I’ve ever known.
Take me higher. Unbind me from the earth.
Like a vaccine, it sickens, to make you stronger.
The stab is temporary. The freedom, eternal.

CAIR PSA Campaign Challenges Growing Islamophobia

Assalaam Alakum everyone!

CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relation) launched a new set of PSA ads this morning to challenge the growing tide of Islamophobia. Three of the new ads feature two different Muslim 9/11 first responders, and really drive home the message that "9/11 happened to us all." Please check them out and share.

CAIR '9/11 Happened to Us All' PSA, Firefighter (30-Second)
CAIR '9/11 Happened to Us All' PSA, Firefighter (60-Second)
CAIR '9/11 Happened to Us All' PSA, Medical Responder (30-Second)

A cute way of putting a sticky situation.

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