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Henna: An Ode To Islamic Tradition

The art of henna, or mehndi, has been a widely practiced Islamic tradition in parts of South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East for over 5,000 years. While we are accustomed to see henna designs on brides, it actually has great Islamic significance. Additionally, both men and women can use henna because of its health…

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8 Modest Fashion TikTok Influencers You Should Follow

Whether you want to keep up with the latest modest fashion trends, or you’re just in need of some inspiration this Eid Al Adha, TikTok is a great place to start. From making modest looks to trending outfits to styling your hijab in so many different ways, these eight influencers have got you covered with…

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10 Muslim Girl Readers Tell Us How They Celebrate Eid

Eid is one of our favorite times of the year, and I am sure no one wants the celebrations to end. Still unable to get over our Eid vibes for this year, we’re sharing 10 responses from our Muslim Girl readers on how they celebrate their Eid! In case you don’t know, we react to…

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These 3 Muslims Share Their Eid al-Fitr Traditions

As Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims from all over the world start to look forward to celebrating the blessing of making it till the end of Ramadan through Eid al-Fitr, a one-to-three-day Islamic holiday depending on the country’s policies. The traditions of Eid al-Fitr can differ from one Muslim to another. For example, some…

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Your Guide to Structuring Family-Friendly Activities For Ramadan and Eid

Why does my holiday need to look the same as Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, or Easter? We only get to celebrate two days all year long, and what do we do? Go get a crescent moon tree? I understand that our kids are constantly exposed to and suffocated during the “most wonderful time of the year.”…

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10 Gorgeous Eid Looks From Eid 2021

Like always, Ramadan has flown by this year. Although it’s our second Ramadan in a global pandemic, the COVID-19 crisis didn’t stop us from showing up and showing out in our Eid best — albeit with heavy hearts as we mourn for our brothers and sisters in Palestine. We pray that next Eid, we will…

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Watch: How to Pray Eid Prayer at Home

Eid Mubarak! 💜🥳✨ May Allah accept our month of Ramadan from us. If you’re not able to go to the masjid due to COVID restrictions or other reasons, you can still pray the Eid prayer and inshallah, gain its blessings. Watch the quick video above to learn how to pray Eid prayer at home. Eid…

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7 Answers to Questions You May Have About Eid Prayers

Alhamdulillah, by the grace and mercy of Allah SWT, we’ve almost finished another blessed month of Ramadan. And now, it’s time for us to prepare for Eid-ul-Fitr. Before we get into answering some common questions regarding Eid prayer and what exactly we do during the prayer, let’s go over what we should have done before…

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5 MODEST FASHION TRENDS FOR EID 2021

Eid 2021 is just days away, so it’s time to bring on the Eid outfits! After over a year in quarantine, do we even remember how to dress up?! With the vaccine rollout, some of us will be able to celebrate with more than a mirror selfie this year. Want to know how to put…

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10 Eid Makeup Looks We Loved

COVID-19 and social distancing didn’t stop sisters from serving face this Eid! We picked some of our favorite makeup looks we spotted on the ‘gram, and compiled them for your viewing pleasure (and inspiration). While some kept it fresh faced, with soft “no makeup” looks, others went full glamazon. Still others opted for classic combos…

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What’s the Significance of Eid al-Adha?

Eid al-Adha is often mentioned in association with the practice of Hajj, as a celebration for Muslims who complete one of the pillars of faith. However, whether or not one is attending Hajj, Eid al-Adha is a significant day for Muslims. Eid al-Adha dates back to the story of Prophet Ibrahim and his beloved son…

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Check Out These 8 Stylish Quarantine Eid Looks

We are loving these beautiful 2020 quarantine COVID-19 Eid looks. Just goes to show you that a pandemic can’t stop our fierce Muslim sisters from showing the world how we turn up for Eid al Fitr. The henna, the outfit, the decor…it’s all perfection. For the love of everything shiny and bronze, this is heavenly….

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This Is How Muslims Around the World Celebrated Quarant-EID

Eid-al-Fitr is such an amazing time of year. We all look forward to it after a month of fasting, and we usually celebrate in such joyous ways: surrounded by family and friends, feasts for days, and new clothes. There’s always an air of excitement in the days leading up to this wonderful holiday. This year…

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Here’s How to Perform Eid Prayer at Home

This article was published on Muslim on 5/24/2020, and has been republished with permission of Muslim. Watch the video above, or read on below to find out how to perform your Eid prayers at home. After a month of quarantined fasting, Eid-al-Fitr is upon us! Eid-al-Fitr falls on the first of Shawwal (the tenth month of…