Eid al Fitr in NY عيد الفطر

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Eid al Fitr is a Muslim festival / holiday to celebrate the end of the Holy month of Ramadan (رمضان) which is a fasting month. Ramadan this year is likely to begin on or around 21st of August and lasts for approx 30 days, then comes the Eid.

A Moroccan friend of mine was in charge of a 2006 Eid celebration at a Muslim organisation in NY that she belonged to. So I joined her and another friend to help out.

It's the Islamic custom for men to start first, then followed by women and children

Tons of Food and Sweets - What a Feast!

معكرونة, Arabic Rice, Salad, Chicken, Lamb, Roast Potatoes, etc...

My friend's Lamb Casserole à la marocaine was superb!

Muslim Weddings in Singapore

I have been to quite a few Muslim weddings in Singapore. People come and go as they like throughout the wedding banquet which is usually open for several hours from around midday.

Unlike in the Middle East there are no separate halls for men and women. Guests are free to help themselves to a buffet upon arrival.

Mouth-watering Malaysian Food!

I was scared of this groom as he kept staring at me whilst I was shooting!!

'Biryani' is almost always served at the wedding, along with local Malay dishes (all yummy!), lots of sweets and cakes, etc, etc.