Eid Mubarak!

After a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, Ramadan has come to a close. Today marks Eid al-Fitr, the festival celebrating the breaking of the fast—one of the most important religious holidays for Muslims worldwide.
On 15 June 2018, Muslims in Hong Kong gathered from as early as 7:30 a.m. at Victoria Park for Eid prayers. Others attended services held at mosques across the city.
This was my first time witnessing the celebration. In some ways, it felt similar to Chinese New Year—a time of reunion, renewal, and shared joy.
After leaving the park, I walked to Ammar Mosque, also known as the Wan Chai Mosque. According to Kasim Ma, worshippers there included local Hong Kong Muslims as well as Indonesians, Filipinos, Pakistanis, and Malaysians. To accommodate the large turnout, dim sum was served as a communal breakfast following prayers.