Muslim communities ended the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday and celebrated the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.
Ramadan is the month in the Islamic lunar calendar in which Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, focusing on worship, charity and good deeds.
The Islamic Society of West Valley celebrated its Eid al-Fitr, meaning feast, festival or breaking of the fast, at Pierce College in Woodland Hills.
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Women gather on the infield for the West Valley Islamic Society’s Eid celebration in Woodland Hills.
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Worshipers gather for the West Valley Islamic Society’s Eid celebration at Pierce College football stadium in Los Angeles.
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A boy stands as men kneel in prayer on the infield during an outdoor prayer service at Pierce College football stadium in Los Angeles.
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A woman with henna tattoos prays during the West Valley Islamic Society’s Eid celebration and outdoor prayer service at Pierce College Stadium in Los Angeles.
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