Lewiston-area Muslims come together to celebrate Eid ul-Fitr, the day that marks the end of fasting during the month of Ramadan. Thousands of men, women and children of the Islam faith came to the Lewiston Armory beginning at 7:15 a.m. this morning to pray and celebrate.
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- Farhiyo Abdi, 11 of Lewiston waits for relatives to gather on the front lawn of the Lewiston Armory Friday morning after her family and several thousand other Muslims gathered to celebrate Eid, the end of the holy month of Ramadan, which is the most important date in the Muslim calendar. Feasts with music and dancing filled the remainder of the day for most. Her hands are decorated in Henna, a temporary decoration that is a cultural tradition done during the most important celebrations. It is done the night before and eventually fades away within a few weeks.
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