Canadians mark Eid al-Fitr amid ‘growing concerns’ from global tensions
Global News
Muslims across Canada are celebrating Eid al-Fitr while some reflect on conflict affecting loved ones abroad, as leaders highlight unity, charity and renewal.
Muslims across Canada are marking Eid al-Fitr, celebrating the end of Ramadan with prayer, family gatherings and acts of charity.
Eid al-Fitr is one of two major Islamic holidays, alongside Eid al-Adha, and marks the end of a month of fasting from dawn to dusk.
The holiday is determined by the sighting of the moon and is observed with communal prayers, festive meals and charitable giving.
As Canadians who celebrate come together on this holy day, many also carry concern for loved ones back home amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Imam Sikandar Hashmi of the Canadian Council of Imams said many Canadian Muslims are navigating a mix of celebration and concern.
“It’s been a really challenging Ramadan, as you can imagine. A lot of Canadian Muslims come from different backgrounds and have roots in many parts of the world,” he said.
“Especially with the wide-ranging conflict in the Middle East… there’s just a lot of concern for loved ones.”
He added that displacement in the region is also weighing heavily on people.
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