One of the Delaware Muslim community’s top legislative priorities — adding Eid ul-Fitr to the list of state holidays — is heading to its next step in the lawmaking process. Also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, in which Muslims partake in fasting and religious reflection. It is celebrated on the first day of the 10th month of the lunar Islamic calendar.
- John Carney cannot get out fast enough. — Denise Cocozza-Long
- Of course it cleared. — Christa Bledsoe
- I’ve found about 75 religious holidays. If we make all of them state holidays, added to what we already have, everyone can get three months off. — Jon K. Judd
- This country was founded on Christianity. If you bring a different religion with you, then remember that you are in a minority. You cannot be discriminated against because of your religious beliefs, but your religion is not cause for a national holiday. — Kevin McCarthy
- Wrong. Nothing you said is true. This country was founded on the freedom of religion. — S.J. Hage
