Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2024 Revere Arabic Community hosts Eid al-Adha cultural festival By Tara Vocino T he Revere Arabic Community hosted an Eid al-Adha Festival outside of the Garfi eld School on Saturday afternoon. Eid al-Adha is a historical memory of prophet Abraham being asked to give a huge sacrifi ce and he did it, according to the Quran. Today, Muslims slaughter an animal in remembrance and give its meat to the poor. It’s also a time when Muslims make a pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Event organizer Asmaa Abou Fouda (at left) with Ward 2 Councillor/City Council Vice President Ira Novoselsky during Saturday’s Culture Eid Festival outside of the Garfi eld School Children waited in line for cotton candy. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Shown from left to right: Women Encouraging Empowerment Community Outreach staff Geraldine Castro, Claudia Cen and Veronica Morales off ered computer classes. Neighbor Health Community Engagement Supervisor Nery Castro with his son, Caleb Castro, distributed ice packs. Omar Abdalla (at left) and Derya Honca held up The Clear Statement, which is about Islamic knowledge. Shown from left to right: Semple Beldi owner Taika Elaroussi, Amal Elaroussi and Mohammed Mohammed displayed teapots and teacups.
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