Eid al-Fitr, the vacation marking the top of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, will probably be celebrated subsequent week.
Throughout Ramadan, many devoted quick from dawn to sundown and spend extra time praying. Eid al-Fitr — which suggests the feast, or pageant, of breaking the quick — celebrates the top of the quick with massive gatherings consisting of prayer, feasting, reward giving, donations, conventional clothes and spending time with household and buddies.
Islam follows a lunar calendar and so Ramadan and Eid cycle by way of the seasons. This yr, Eid will probably be Sunday or Monday.
Native organizations are internet hosting occasions similar to prayer and family-friendly actions within the Chicago space. Right here’s the place to rejoice.
Eid al-Fitr Prayer with Oak Park Muslim Neighborhood
Be a part of the Oak Park Muslim Community for prayer. Mild refreshments will probably be obtainable afterward.
When: March 30 (Takbirat at 8:45 a.m., prayer at 9 a.m.)
The place: Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago
Eid al-Fitr Salah with Islamic Basis North
Islamic Foundation North is internet hosting an Eid celebration at Canlan Sports activities Advanced. Arrive at 9:30 a.m. Prayer begins at 10 a.m. Household actions, together with pickleball, basketball, soccer and cricket comply with.
When: March 30
The place: Canlan Sports activities Advanced, 1950 US45, Libertyville
Eid Celebration at Most important Occasion
The Mecca Middle is internet hosting an Eid Celebration at Most important Occasion, that includes family-friendly actions like bowling, laser tag, arcade video games and extra. Tickets price $27 and embody a $10 Enjoyable Card, two virtual-reality video games, two slices of pizza and a drink.
When: 1-5 p.m. March 30
The place: 28248 Diehl Highway, Warrenville
Eid al-Fitr Prayer at The Prayer Middle of Orland Park
Be a part of The Prayer Center of Orland Park for Salah
When: March 30, beginning at 7 a.m.
The place: The Prayer Middle of Orland Park, 16530 104th Ave., Orland Park
Eid Celebration at Lincolnwood Neighborhood Middle
Have fun with family and friends in a festive atmosphere at an Eid celebration crammed with music, henna artwork, crafts and light-weight refreshments.
When: 1-3 p.m. April 5
The place: Lincolnwood Neighborhood Middle, 6900 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood
Eid Celebration at Weber Leisure Middle
Mark the top of Ramadan at this family-friendly event, together with inflatables and bounce homes, with a separate play space for youthful youngsters. There’s additionally henna tattoos, face portray and ice skating on the Skatium Ice Enviornment. A separate prayer room is accessible for each men and women. Admission is free (excluding skate rental charges), with actions requiring 1 to five tickets. Tickets are $1. Attendees should purchase a $25 VIP Package deal for limitless entry to actions, choose refreshments and an Eid 2025 T-shirt (whereas provides final).
When: 2-5 p.m. April 5
The place: Weber Leisure Middle, 9300 Weber Park Place, Skokie
Eid al-Fitr Celebration at Wilmette Public Library
Hosted in collaboration with the South Asian Households of Wilmette, this Eid al-Fitr celebration on the Wilmette Public Library options storytelling, crafts and henna portray.
When: 2-4 p.m., April 6
The place: Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette
