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Eid al-Fitr: Feast of Fast Breaking

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Muslim men pray during Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan, at Masjid Saad in Toledo.

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Muslim women and children stand to pray.

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Eid prayers include those for peace, forgiveness, and blessings for the whole world.

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Dr. Ahmed Alo preaches that the monthlong fast will have long-term and positive impacts on Muslims and their relationships.

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Abdulmajid Faqi, of Toledo, holds his 2-year-old son, Mahmud Faqui, as they listen to the sermon.

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Amani Al-Sharari, 10, and her brother Abhreem, 2, both of Sylvania, slide down an inflatable slide at Masjid Saad's celebration of Eid ul-Fitr.

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Mansoor Opayeh, of Dearborn, Mich., joins the buffet line. Devout Muslims fast during daylight hours for the month of Ramadan and break for a feast on Eid al-Fitr.

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Stephanie Srour, of Toledo, holds her cousin's daughter Loreen Alkhatib, 2, as they enjoy the Feast of Fast Breaking.

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