A celebration of the holiday was held today at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg.
Harrisburg area mosques celebrate 2023 Eid al-Fitr holidayMuslims everywhere on Friday marked the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.
The holiday, known as Eid al-Fitr, is considered one of the most festive and joyous occasions in the Muslim calendar. Eid is marked with prayer, family gatherings and lavish meals. A celebration of the holiday was held today with Takbeer and the Eid prayer at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg.
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