With the end of Ramadan, hundreds of local Muslims celebrated Eid al-Fitr with a massive prayer service at the Williamsbridge Oval field on Monday, July 29. Wearing Taqiyah caps, men and boys bowed several times during the ceremony for Eid ul-Fitr, meaning Feast of Breaking the Fast. The month-long holiday requires Muslims to fast all day, though by sundown Muslims will enjoy a hearty meal. Organizers also pleaded with the faithful to help raise a half million dollars for the North Bronx Islamic Center, which is still being constructed. The center will be a four-story building complete ith a funeral home, an Islamic school and a library.
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