More than 40,000 gather at Cal Expo for Eid al-Fitr celebration

More than 40,000 gather at Cal Expo for Eid al-Fitr celebration

One of California's largest Muslim celebrations took place at Cal Expo on Sunday.Despite the rain and wind, more than 40,000 people gathered to mark the end of Ramadan.

When is Eid al-Fitr, and what is the celebration about?

As the holy month of Ramadan concludes, Muslims are gearing up to celebrate the much-awaited feast after a month of fasting.

Is Eid today? When does Ramadan end and how to wish Muslims a happy Eid

The Islamic season of Ramadan is coming to an end.

Food, drink, smoking and sex: Faithful Muslims did not do so during Ramadan's fasting month from sunrise to sunset. Today, this time ends with the three-day feast of fasting Eid al-Fitr.

Eidul Fitr celebrated in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar

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