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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A girl holds her Disney character balloon after Eid services at Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. It's common to give children small gifts and toys, like helium balloons, for Eid. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     People walk through a street food market in front of Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok after Eid services. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. It's common to give children small gifts and toys, like helium balloons, for Eid. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     People walk in front of Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok after Eid services. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. It's common to give children small gifts and toys, like helium balloons, for Eid. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Men pray in Ton Son Mosque before services marking Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Men pray in Ton Son Mosque before services marking Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A woman talks to her daughter during Eid al-Fitr services at Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man prays during Eid services at Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Men pray at Ton Son Mosque during services marking Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man walks into the main prayer room for Eid services at Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Women walk to Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok for Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JULY 2014 - KHLONG HAE, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: Men walk through the Songkhla Central Mosque on Eid al-Fitr. This is the largest mosque (called a Masjid in Thailand) in Songkhla province of Thailand. It is in a small community about midway between Hat Yai, the largest city in Songkhla, and the provincial capital, also called Songkhla. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival and the Lesser Eid, is an important Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man and his wife pray at a grave in the cemetery of Bang Luang Mosque after Eid services at the mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man prays at a grave in the cemetery of Bang Luang Mosque after Eid services at the mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man and his wife pray at the grave of her parents in the cemetery of Ton Son Mosque after Eid services at the mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man and his wife pray at the grave of her parents in the cemetery of Ton Son Mosque after Eid services at the mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A woman prays at the grave of her parents in the cemetery of Ton Son Mosque after Eid services at the mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A woman talks to her son during Eid al-Fitr services at Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man prays in the cemetery of Ton Son Mosque after Eid services at the mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Men pray at Ton Son Mosque during services marking Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Men pray at Ton Son Mosque during services marking Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     The women's prayer room at Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok is filled for Eid al-Firt services. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man walks into the main prayer room for Eid services at Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A boy prays in Ton Son Mosque during services marking Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man prays in Ton Son Mosque during services marking Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:      A woman tends to graves in the Muslim cemetery next to Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr services in Bangkok. Tending graves is a tradition on Eid. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man tends to his wife’s grave in the Muslim cemetery next to Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr services in Bangkok. Tending graves is a tradition on Eid. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man tends to his wife’s grave in the Muslim cemetery next to Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr services in Bangkok. Tending graves is a tradition on Eid. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man and his wife pray at a grave in the cemetery of Bang Luang Mosque after Eid services at the mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Men pray at Ton Son Mosque during services marking Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Men pray in Ton Son Mosque before services marking Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A woman walks to Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok for Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Women walk to Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok for Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A woman and her daughter walk to Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok for Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man walks to Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok for Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A street food vendor near Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok grills chicken for Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A family walks through the Muslim cemetery next to Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr services in Bangkok. Tending graves is a tradition on Eid. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man tends to his wife’s grave in the Muslim cemetery next to Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr services in Bangkok. Tending graves is a tradition on Eid. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man tends to his wife’s grave in the Muslim cemetery next to Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr services in Bangkok. Tending graves is a tradition on Eid. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Men pray in the Muslim cemetery next to Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr services in Bangkok. Tending graves and visiting the cemetery is a tradition on Eid. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man leaving Haroon Mosque for Eid al-Fitr gives money to a woman waiting for zakat, or alms. Giving alms on Eid is an important part of the tradition of the day. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A boy rests on his father before Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 OCTOBER 2012 - PULASAIZ, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Thai Muslims butcher and divide a bull after it was sacrificed in God's name for the holiday of Eid al-Adha in the villiage Pulasaiz, in the province of Narathiwat, Thailand. The sacrificed cow is butchered and divided into seven portions. The meat is shared with families of lesser means, widows and orphans. It is the one day of the year that some people in the community get to eat beef (In Muslim communities in Thailand, cows are usually sacrificed. In other Muslim countries it is often sheep.) Eid al-Adha, also called Feast of the Sacrifice, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to honor the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his firstborn son Ishmael as an act of submission to God, and his son's acceptance of the sacrifice before God intervened to provide Abraham with a ram to sacrifice instead. In 2012 Eid al-Adha was celebrated Oct 25 - 26.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 OCTOBER 2012 - PULASAIZ, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Thai Muslims butcher and divide a bull after it was sacrificed in God's name for the holiday of Eid al-Adha in the villiage Pulasaiz, in the province of Narathiwat, Thailand. The sacrificed cow is butchered and divided into seven portions. The meat is shared with families of lesser means, widows and orphans. It is the one day of the year that some people in the community get to eat beef (In Muslim communities in Thailand, cows are usually sacrificed. In other Muslim countries it is often sheep.) Eid al-Adha, also called Feast of the Sacrifice, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to honor the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his firstborn son Ishmael as an act of submission to God, and his son's acceptance of the sacrifice before God intervened to provide Abraham with a ram to sacrifice instead. In 2012 Eid al-Adha was celebrated Oct 25 - 26.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 OCTOBER 2012 - PULASAIZ, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: A bull sacrificed in God's name for Eid al-Adha bleeds out after its throat was cut in the villiage Pulasaiz, in the province of Narathiwat, Thailand. The sacrificed cow is butchered and divided into seven portions. The meat is shared with families of lesser means, widows and orphans. It is the one day of the year that some people in the community get to eat beef (In Muslim communities in Thailand, cows are usually sacrificed. In other Muslim countries it is often sheep.) Eid al-Adha, also called Feast of the Sacrifice, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to honor the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his firstborn son Ishmael as an act of submission to God, and his son's acceptance of the sacrifice before God intervened to provide Abraham with a ram to sacrifice instead. In 2012 Eid al-Adha was celebrated Oct 25 - 26.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 OCTOBER 2012 - PULASAIZ, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: A young bull is blessed and prayed over before being sacrificed in God's name for Eid al-Adha in the villiage Pulasaiz, in the province of Narathiwat, Thailand. The sacrificed cow is butchered and divided into seven portions. The meat is shared with families of lesser means, widows and orphans. It is the one day of the year that some people in the community get to eat beef (In Muslim communities in Thailand, cows are usually sacrificed. In other Muslim countries it is often sheep.) Eid al-Adha, also called Feast of the Sacrifice, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to honor the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his firstborn son Ishmael as an act of submission to God, and his son's acceptance of the sacrifice before God intervened to provide Abraham with a ram to sacrifice instead. In 2012 Eid al-Adha was celebrated Oct 25 - 26.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man tends to his wife’s grave in the Muslim cemetery next to Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr services in Bangkok. Tending graves is a tradition on Eid. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men in the prayer room at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok on Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman shows her henna tattooed hands after Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman buys food at an outdoor market next to Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men greet each other after Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       People walk through the street in front of Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       Men pray in the entry way of Haroon Mosque during Eid al-Fitr in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men pray outside during Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men pray outside during Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men pray during Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men pray during Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men pray during Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men attend Eid al-Fitr services in a prayer room at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:Children wait for their father before Eid al-Fitr services in the entry way of Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Muslim women wait to receive alms from people going to Haroon Mosque in Bangkok for Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       A Muslim woman waits to receive alms from people going to Haroon Mosque in Bangkok for Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 OCTOBER 2012 - PULASAIZ, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Thai Muslims butcher and divide a bull after it was sacrificed in God's name for the holiday of Eid al-Adha in the villiage Pulasaiz, in the province of Narathiwat, Thailand. The sacrificed cow is butchered and divided into seven portions. The meat is shared with families of lesser means, widows and orphans. It is the one day of the year that some people in the community get to eat beef (In Muslim communities in Thailand, cows are usually sacrificed. In other Muslim countries it is often sheep.) Eid al-Adha, also called Feast of the Sacrifice, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to honor the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his firstborn son Ishmael as an act of submission to God, and his son's acceptance of the sacrifice before God intervened to provide Abraham with a ram to sacrifice instead. In 2012 Eid al-Adha was celebrated Oct 25 - 26.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 OCTOBER 2012 - PULASAIZ, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Thai Muslim men kill a young bull during the Eid al-Adha sacrifice in the villiage Pulasaiz, in the province of Narathiwat, Thailand. The sacrificed cow is butchered and divided into seven portions. The meat is shared with families of lesser means, widows and orphans. It is the one day of the year that some people in the community get to eat beef (In Muslim communities in Thailand, cows are usually sacrificed. In other Muslim countries it is often sheep.) Eid al-Adha, also called Feast of the Sacrifice, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to honor the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his firstborn son Ishmael as an act of submission to God, and his son's acceptance of the sacrifice before God intervened to provide Abraham with a ram to sacrifice instead. In 2012 Eid al-Adha was celebrated Oct 25 - 26. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 OCTOBER 2012 - PULASAIZ, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Thai Muslim men kill a young bull during the Eid al-Adha sacrifice in the villiage Pulasaiz, in the province of Narathiwat, Thailand. The sacrificed cow is butchered and divided into seven portions. The meat is shared with families of lesser means, widows and orphans. It is the one day of the year that some people in the community get to eat beef (In Muslim communities in Thailand, cows are usually sacrificed. In other Muslim countries it is often sheep.) Eid al-Adha, also called Feast of the Sacrifice, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to honor the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his firstborn son Ishmael as an act of submission to God, and his son's acceptance of the sacrifice before God intervened to provide Abraham with a ram to sacrifice instead. In 2012 Eid al-Adha was celebrated Oct 25 - 26.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 OCTOBER 2012 - PULASAIZ, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Men tie down a young bull before sacrificing it in God's name for Eid al-Adha in the villiage Pulasaiz, in the province of Narathiwat, Thailand. The sacrificed cow is butchered and divided into seven portions. The meat is shared with families of lesser means, widows and orphans. It is the one day of the year that some people in the community get to eat beef (In Muslim communities in Thailand, cows are usually sacrificed. In other Muslim countries it is often sheep.) Eid al-Adha, also called Feast of the Sacrifice, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to honor the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his firstborn son Ishmael as an act of submission to God, and his son's acceptance of the sacrifice before God intervened to provide Abraham with a ram to sacrifice instead. In 2012 Eid al-Adha was celebrated Oct 25 - 26.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 OCTOBER 2012 - PULASAIZ, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: 26 OCTOBER 2012 - PULASAIZ, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Men and teenaged boys attend Eid al-Adha services in the mosque in the villiage Pulasaiz, in the province of Narathiwat, Thailand. Eid al-Adha, also called Feast of the Sacrifice, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to honor the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his firstborn son Ishmael as an act of submission to God, and his son's acceptance of the sacrifice before God intervened to provide Abraham with a ram to sacrifice instead. In 2012 Eid al-Adha was celebrated Oct 25 - 26.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JULY 2014 - KHLONG HAE, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: A child walks between lines of adults during Eid services at Songkhla Central Mosque in Songkhla province of Thailand. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival and the Lesser Eid, is an important Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JULY 2014 - KHLONG HAE, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: Men and male children wait for Eid services to start at Songkhla Central Mosque in Songkhla province of Thailand. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival and the Lesser Eid, is an important Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A family walks down an alley next to Haroon Mosque in Bangkok after Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men in the prayer room at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok on Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       People walk through the street in front of Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       People walk through the street in front of Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai Muslim girls look at their smart phone in alley next to Haroon Mosque in Bangkok after Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man relaxes after Eid al-Fitr observances at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman and her daughter at Eid al-Fitr observances at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men pray outside during Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men pray during Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men pray during Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men relax in a small cafe after Eid al-Fitr services near Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men and boys wait outside of Haroon Mosque for Eid services to start. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men attend Eid al-Fitr services in a prayer room at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai Muslims wait to receive “zakat” or alms from Muslims walking into Haroon Mosque in Bangkok to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai Muslims wait to receive “zakat” or alms from Muslims walking into Haroon Mosque in Bangkok to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 OCTOBER 2012 - PULASAIZ, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Thai Muslims butcher and divide a bull after it was sacrificed in God's name for the holiday of Eid al-Adha in the villiage Pulasaiz, in the province of Narathiwat, Thailand. The sacrificed cow is butchered and divided into seven portions. The meat is shared with families of lesser means, widows and orphans. It is the one day of the year that some people in the community get to eat beef (In Muslim communities in Thailand, cows are usually sacrificed. In other Muslim countries it is often sheep.) Eid al-Adha, also called Feast of the Sacrifice, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to honor the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his firstborn son Ishmael as an act of submission to God, and his son's acceptance of the sacrifice before God intervened to provide Abraham with a ram to sacrifice instead. In 2012 Eid al-Adha was celebrated Oct 25 - 26.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 OCTOBER 2012 - PULASAIZ, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Thai Muslims butcher and divide a bull after it was sacrificed in God's name for the holiday of Eid al-Adha in the villiage Pulasaiz, in the province of Narathiwat, Thailand. The sacrificed cow is butchered and divided into seven portions. The meat is shared with families of lesser means, widows and orphans. It is the one day of the year that some people in the community get to eat beef (In Muslim communities in Thailand, cows are usually sacrificed. In other Muslim countries it is often sheep.) Eid al-Adha, also called Feast of the Sacrifice, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to honor the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his firstborn son Ishmael as an act of submission to God, and his son's acceptance of the sacrifice before God intervened to provide Abraham with a ram to sacrifice instead. In 2012 Eid al-Adha was celebrated Oct 25 - 26.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 OCTOBER 2012 - PULASAIZ, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Thai Muslims butcher and divide a bull after it was sacrificed in God's name for the holiday of Eid al-Adha in the villiage Pulasaiz, in the province of Narathiwat, Thailand. The sacrificed cow is butchered and divided into seven portions. The meat is shared with families of lesser means, widows and orphans. It is the one day of the year that some people in the community get to eat beef (In Muslim communities in Thailand, cows are usually sacrificed. In other Muslim countries it is often sheep.) Eid al-Adha, also called Feast of the Sacrifice, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to honor the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his firstborn son Ishmael as an act of submission to God, and his son's acceptance of the sacrifice before God intervened to provide Abraham with a ram to sacrifice instead. In 2012 Eid al-Adha was celebrated Oct 25 - 26.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 OCTOBER 2012 - PULASAIZ, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  A young bull is blessed and prayed over before being sacrificed in God's name for Eid al-Adha in the villiage Pulasaiz, in the province of Narathiwat, Thailand. The sacrificed cow is butchered and divided into seven portions. The meat is shared with families of lesser means, widows and orphans. It is the one day of the year that some people in the community get to eat beef (In Muslim communities in Thailand, cows are usually sacrificed. In other Muslim countries it is often sheep.) Eid al-Adha, also called Feast of the Sacrifice, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to honor the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his firstborn son Ishmael as an act of submission to God, and his son's acceptance of the sacrifice before God intervened to provide Abraham with a ram to sacrifice instead. In 2012 Eid al-Adha was celebrated Oct 25 - 26.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 OCTOBER 2012 - PULASAIZ, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  A woman holds the water mixture that will be used to bless a young bull before sacrificing it for Eid al-Adha in the villiage Pulasaiz, in the province of Narathiwat, Thailand. The sacrificed cow is butchered and divided into seven portions. The meat is shared with families of lesser means, widows and orphans. It is the one day of the year that some people in the community get to eat beef (In Muslim communities in Thailand, cows are usually sacrificed. In other Muslim countries it is often sheep.) Eid al-Adha, also called Feast of the Sacrifice, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to honor the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his firstborn son Ishmael as an act of submission to God, and his son's acceptance of the sacrifice before God intervened to provide Abraham with a ram to sacrifice instead. In 2012 Eid al-Adha was celebrated Oct 25 - 26.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 OCTOBER 2012 - PULASAIZ, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: 26 OCTOBER 2012 - PULASAIZ, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Men and teenaged boys attend Eid al-Adha services in the mosque in the villiage Pulasaiz, in the province of Narathiwat, Thailand. Eid al-Adha, also called Feast of the Sacrifice, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to honor the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his firstborn son Ishmael as an act of submission to God, and his son's acceptance of the sacrifice before God intervened to provide Abraham with a ram to sacrifice instead. In 2012 Eid al-Adha was celebrated Oct 25 - 26.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 JUNE 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Women pray at the grave of a loved one after Eid al-Fitr services. It's customary in Thailand to clean the graves of family members after Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 JUNE 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Women clean the grave of a loved one after Eid al-Fitr prayers. It's customary in Thailand to clean the graves of family members after Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 JUNE 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Women clean the grave of a loved one after Eid al-Fitr prayers. It's customary in Thailand to clean the graves of family members after Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 JUNE 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Women clean the grave of a loved one after Eid al-Fitr prayers. It's customary in Thailand to clean the graves of family members after Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JULY 2014 - KHLONG HAE, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: A man hands out cash as a gift to children after Eid services at Songkhla Central Mosque in Songkhla province of Thailand. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival and the Lesser Eid, is an important Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JULY 2014 - KHLONG HAE, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: A woman prays during Eid at Songkhla Central Mosque in Songkhla province of Thailand. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival and the Lesser Eid, is an important Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JULY 2014 - KHLONG HAE, SONGKHLA, THAILAND:  Women pray during Eid services at Songkhla Central Mosque in Songkhla province of Thailand. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival and the Lesser Eid, is an important Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JULY 2014 - KHLONG HAE, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: A man prays during Eid services at Songkhla Central Mosque in Songkhla province of Thailand. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival and the Lesser Eid, is an important Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JULY 2014 - KHLONG HAE, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: Men pray during Eid services at Songkhla Central Mosque in Songkhla province of Thailand. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival and the Lesser Eid, is an important Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JULY 2014 - KHLONG HAE, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: Men pray before Eid services at Songkhla Central Mosque in Songkhla province of Thailand. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival and the Lesser Eid, is an important Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JULY 2014 - KHLONG HAE, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: Men and male children wait for Eid services to start at Songkhla Central Mosque in Songkhla province of Thailand. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival and the Lesser Eid, is an important Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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