U.S. Muslims Try to Balance Eid Rituals with Coronavirus Concerns

Authors

Mariam Fam, Associated Press
WHYY PBS

Document Type

News Article

Publication Date

5-24-2020

Capture Date

7-6-2020

URL

https://whyy.org/articles/u-s-muslims-try-to-balance-eid-rituals-with-coronavirus-concerns/

Abstract

This article details the experience of American Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article details how many Muslims are celebrating the end of Ramadan in their homes, rather than at a Mosque or with a large group. Salsabiel Mujovic, a resident of New Jersey, is featured in the article. Sheikh Yasir Qadhi of The Fiqh Council of North America is also featured in the article, as is the fatwa of the council regarding the celebration of Eid al-Fitr during the pandemic.

WMU ScholarWorks Citation

Fam, Mariam and WHYY PBS, "U.S. Muslims Try to Balance Eid Rituals with Coronavirus Concerns" (2020). Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Ritual. 65.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/religion-pandemic-ritual/65