I reached out to my Jewish friend, Nancy, to ask how she handled the matter. “You have to come up with a substitute,” she advised. “When is your religious holiday? Make a big deal out of it.”
With that in mind, our three Muslim families set out to Christmas-ize Eid, the festival marking the end of Ramadan. On this day, special Eid prayers are held to give thanks for completing the month of fasting. Children dress up in new clothes, and women go all out for their sparkling outfits. Families visit one another and feast on sheer khorma, the sweet slurpy vermicelli sprinkled with nuts—a dessert reserved just for Eid.
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