Washington Report, March 2006, page 65

Muslim-American Activism

Eid Al-Adha Celebrated in Nation’s Capital

Thousands of Muslims descended on the DC Convention Center on Jan. 10, 2006 to celebrate Eid Al-Adha. Celebrated by Muslims around the world, the Eid commemorates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son, and concludes the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.

Hundreds of young volunteers from local Islamic schools directed families to the prayer hall, and helped donors contribute to the canned food drive drop-off organized by local mosques. After prayers families enjoyed halal foods, carnival rides, games, moon bounce and the opportunity to shop from local vendors selling merchandise from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco and other countries.

—Mai Abdul Rahman