Eid al-Fitr Greetings from Morocco
I prayed the Eid prayer at 7 a.m. this morning alongside a few thousand people at the Hassan II mosque in Saidia, Morocco. The above photo shows Eid prayers at a slightly more famous Hassan II mosque, the one in Marrakesh. Below is the even more famous Hassan II mosque in Casablanca.Eid al-Fitr brings a return to material, carnal life after the otherworldly month of fasting. We appreciate what we have when it’s gone, whether temporarily or permanently, and a month without daytime food and drink, caffeine, and regular sleep helps you appreciate those things. This Eid I’m appreciating them more…
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