As Ramadan ends, Muslims don celebratory attire 

The day is near, and its excitement is palpable. After 30 days of fasting from dawn to sunset and intentional commitment to spiritual and character improvement, Muslims worldwide will close the month of Ramadan with the celebration of Eid Al-Fitr. Following the brief morning prayer, many people will go to brunch or return home for a nap. From there, Muslims will likely spend the day with others in celebration with lots of laughter and food. But before all the festivities begin, even before the morning prayer, Muslims wake up eager on a particular day, ready to sport an outfit or two they’ll be wearing. Eid Day is a geography, history, and culture masterclass through clothing. According to the University of Minnesota Extension, there are around 150,000 Muslims in Minnesota. From that population, a large cohort are of the Black Diaspora. From my earliest memories of Eid through the present day, I have never failed to be in awe and fascination with the vast backgrounds of Muslims within the Black diaspora. Much of that admiration is experienced through what our eyes can see and the adornment we can touch, all in the colorful and magnificently structured garments. Leading up to Eid...