The 21st Show

Muslim Illinoisans mark Eid al-Fitr

Produced by Brian Mackey
 
A Ramadan sign created by Suzanne Jaber of The Eid Shop is displayed in Dearborn Heights, Mich., on Monday, March 27, 2023. More businesses are selling Ramadan and Eid items, including DIY kits, lanterns and napkin holders. She began crafting and selling her own dedicated Ramadan and Eid decorations and now ships items across the U.S. and world.

A Ramadan sign created by Suzanne Jaber of The Eid Shop is displayed in Dearborn Heights, Mich., on Monday, March 27, 2023. More businesses are selling Ramadan and Eid items, including DIY kits, lanterns and napkin holders. She began crafting and selling her own dedicated Ramadan and Eid decorations and now ships items across the U.S. and world. Carlos Osorio/AP

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Like so many things in our society, Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr were experienced differently during the pandemic. Now that life has settled into a new normal, we checked in to see what changes were permanent, and how Muslim Illinoisans are celebrating Eid this year.

To discuss it, The 21st was joined by an imam and theology teacher.

GUEST: 

Imam Hasan Aly

Imam and Director of Mecca Center (Willowbrook) | Theology teacher, Lewis University

 

 

 

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