Celebrate Eid with QAIC and the NMAA

1319 18th Street Northwest,Washington DC 20036

25 April, 2023

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Join the Qatar America Institute for Culture on Tuesday, April 25th from 6:00 to 8:30 pm as we celebrate Eid al-Fitr! Organized in partnership with the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art, the evening will feature calligraphy demonstrations, a henna artist, live music and more. QAIC’s Perfumery Museum and current exhibition, Research Labs, will be available for visitors to tour as well. A selection of food and beverages will be available for purchase. About Eid al-Fitr Eid al-Fitr is the holiday marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan and means “festival of breaking the fast.” It is celebrated by Muslims during the first three days of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. It is customary for friends and family to visit one another, share a meal, and give gifts. This program is made possible in part by the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art.