(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Members of Ogden's Islamic Center of Kuwait in Utah listen to the iman before praying during Eid al-Fitr, also known as the "Festival of Breaking the Fast," celebrated by Muslims worldwide and marking the end of the monthlong dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan, May 13, 2021.
For Utah Muslims, like their fellow believers worldwide, Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the 30-day fast known as Ramadan. It is typically a time of joyous celebration, but this year it is even more memorable, given the loss of personal connections during COVID-19.
On Thursday, Muslims gathered in mosques across the state — including Ogden’s Islamic Center of Kuwait — for prayers of thankfulness at completing their fast.
(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Members of the Islamic Center of Kuwait in Utah recite prayers during Eid al-Fitr, celebrated by Muslims worldwide to mark the end of the monthlong dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan, May 13, 2021.
(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Members of Ogden's Islamic Center of Kuwait in Utah recite prayers during Eid al-Fitr, celebrated by Muslims worldwide and marking the end of the monthlong dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan, May 13, 2021.