Muslims prayed at Tennessee State University to mark Eid al-Adha, one of the other major holidays in Islam.
Ramadan Mubarak!
Sunday marks the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, the holiday the celebrates the end of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar Muslims observe through fasting and spiritual reflection. On today’s show, members of Nashville’s diverse Muslim community to learn more about how they observe the holy month and what it means to them.
But first, WPLN criminal justice reporter Samantha Max makes her final appearance on the show before she leaves the station for a new position at WNYC.
Guests:
- Samantha Max, WPLN criminal justice reporter
- Rashed Fakhruddin, director of community partnerships at the Islamic Center of Nashville
- Samira Kamal
- Tahseen Fatima
- Eva Abdulla
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