The Festival of Eid: A Virtual Celebration
Presented by the Tameez Family
Asia Society at Home
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Join us online to celebrate Islamic culture and the Muslim community during Asia Society Texas Center's Festival of Eid: A Virtual Celebration presented by the Tameez Family, highlighting Eid al-Fitr!
Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, is an occasion of peace, joy, and festivity. People visit friends and family, give gifts, and eat sweets and delicious food.
All are welcome to participate and engage as a wider community as we celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Fitr with two weeks of programming, showcasing Islamic traditions, arts and crafts, food, music, and more!
Schedule
Check back each day or visit our Facebook page for for a new activity below! Activities are free and open to all, and unless otherwise noted, take place at 4 p.m. Central Time.
About the Muslim Series
Through a multidisciplinary approach that utilizes Asia Society’s breadth of programming opportunities, this series explores the artistic talents and stories of American Muslims to inspire our community to better understand one another.
For information about sponsoring the Muslim Series and other programs like this one, please contact Jenni Rebecca Stephenson, Director of Development, at JStephenson@asiasociety.org or 713.496.9909.
Series Sponsors
Eddie Allen and Chinhui Juhn
Alliance for Compassion and Tolerance
Shaista Khan and Shahzad Bashir
Saniah and Hyder Kazimi
Drs. Basheer and Saleha Khumawala
Monira and Azam Kundi
Shazma and Arshad Matin
Selma and Mustafa Tameez
Presenting Partners
About Asia Society at Home
Though Asia Society is temporarily closed, we are dedicated to continuing our mission of building cross-cultural understanding and uplifting human connectivity. Using digital tools, we bring you content for all ages and conversations that matter, in order to spark curiosity about Asia and to foster empathy.
About Asia Society Texas Center
With 13 locations throughout the world, Asia Society is the leading educational organization promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among the peoples, leaders, and institutions of Asia and West. Asia Society Texas Center executes the global mission with a local focus, enriching and engaging the vast diversity of Houston through innovative, relevant programs in arts and culture, business and policy, education, and community outreach.
