Eid al-Fitr celebrations are planned across Chicago area

Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated next week, marking the end of Ramadan. This holiday includes prayer, feasting, gift-giving, and spending time with loved ones. This year, Eid falls on either Sunday or Monday. In the Chicago area, several local organizations are hosting events. The Oak Park Muslim Community will hold prayer services at Columbus Park Refectory on March 30. The Takbirat starts at 8:45 a.m., followed by prayer at 9 a.m. Light refreshments will be available after the service. Islamic Foundation North is celebrating at Canlan Sports Complex on March 30. Attendees can arrive at 9:30 a.m. with prayer starting at 10 a.m. Family activities like pickleball and basketball will follow. The Mecca Center is hosting an Eid Celebration at Main Event on March 30 from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are priced at $27 and offer activities such as bowling and arcade games, along with pizza and drinks. In Orland Park, The Prayer Center will have Salah starting at 7 a.m. on March 30. Lincolnwood Community Center will host an Eid celebration with music, crafts, and henna from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 5. In Skokie, Weber Leisure Center will offer a family-friendly event on April 5, including inflatables and ice skating. Admission is free, but certain activities require tickets. Finally, Wilmette Public Library will hold an Eid celebration featuring storytelling and crafts on April 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. This event is in collaboration with the South Asian Families of Wilmette.