Eid Mubarak!
Last Sunday we celebrated Eid. Eid is celebrated after completing 30 days of fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan. I have done multiple Eid posts in the past here are a few 2024 and 2021
Later that night we got all dressed up and headed out to dinner with friends. The dinner place I will not recommend. We had reservations and had pre ordered our dinner the night before at the restaurants request and it still took them, no kidding 3 hours to get food on the table. THREE HOURS!
We started the morning early, before dawn, to go to the mosque for Eid prayers. Afterwards we came home and after a quick refresh we headed out for Eid breakfast.
Our mosque hosts an Eid breakfast every year as well but we have a bit of a family tradition to eat out..
We ate at Edison Automat.. and if you ever find yourself in Edison, New Jersey I highly recommend it.
H teaching M how to Pokemon.
Later that night we got all dressed up and headed out to dinner with friends. The dinner place I will not recommend. We had reservations and had pre ordered our dinner the night before at the restaurants request and it still took them, no kidding 3 hours to get food on the table. THREE HOURS!
The rest of the week was pretty normal.. everyone feel back into routine.
On Saturday we hosted M's two cousin for Eid at our home. I don't have any pictures without other family members and don't want to post a pic without consent.. so you'll just have to imagine us all having a good time. :)
On Sunday a friend hosted Eid at her place.
And now I think I am all Eid'ed out. We will be out for the next week as we are travelling.. but you can follow along on Instagram and see where we go and what we get up to.
On a different note.. and I don't want this to turn into a political rant of some sort.. I actually wrote my honest to God feelings down twice and deleted it. What's the point? My little blog is not going to make anyone less racist or less hateful. If this is what you voted for and if you are happy with the way things are going well then good for you, not really much else to say.
I was scrolling through youtube as one does and I stumbled upon some historical videos made by PBS that I found so fascinating. Did you know Thomas Jefferson owned a Quran? Did you know it was also Thomas Jefferson who hosted the first White House iftar (breaking of fast) in 1805? If this sounds interesting to you then I suggest you check out this video.
The next video told the story of Yarrow Mamout a Muslim African slave who gained his freedom. His story shows us just how imbedded Islam is in the fabric of American history. It's just not the history we learn about. Yarrow was painted by Charles Willson Peale, the man who painted many of our founding fathers. His portrait currently hangs in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. You can learn more about him here. The end of this video made me cry a little. Along with all the mean spirited bigots there are wonderful kind people in this country as well, that is the America I want to fight for.
Your family photos are lovely, nice to see you all with smiles.
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History is amazing to read about and what we find out is so fascinating.
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Such lovely family photos! I can't believe a restaurant could be so terrible at doing their job - namely providing good food in a timely manner. Eek! I think i would have left long before ...
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I hope you had a great Eid!! I am going to check out those PBS videos!
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Beautiful pictures. Happy travels.
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That food looks incredible! It sounds like you had a wonderful weekend of celebrating with family and friends (though a 3 hour wait for your food is insane and I can see why you would not recommend them!). I can't wait to see/hear more about your trip. I hope you all have a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteStarting the day with prayer and sharing a special breakfast together is such a beautiful way to mark the occasion. It’s lovely to see how traditions, whether at the mosque or within the family, continue to bring people together year after year. Edison Automat sounds like a great spot—thank you for the recommendation.
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gorgeous family photos and I love when you share your traditions with us.
ReplyDeleteThe Automat celebration looks great, but the dinner one -- three hours to get your food? Unbelievable! We all need to know more history, and more accurate history, that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteHappy Eid!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so glad you had a wonderful breakfast and were able to celebrate with family and friends. (Ive had a wait like that once. Never again!) I know your trip will be great -- I love hearing about them and also look forward to the PBS video.
ReplyDeleteI love the celebration of Eid with family and friends as you do it. Thank you for sharing! I hope the next year is wonderful for your family!
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous photos! You looked beautiful in your Eid outfits and I love how your husband matched the Forsythia in the background!
ReplyDeleteThree hours for a pre-ordered meal? That's outrageous!
I did know about Thomas Jefferson, I've read a bit about him over the years, a very enlightened president (unlike the your current one). You might enjoy America's First Lady by Stephanie Dray, its based on the life of Jefferson's eldest daughter, Martha.
Yes, sadly bigoted idiots will argue to they are blue in the face, I hate them. xxx
You have such a beautiful family and the food looks delicious! I am sorry you got such terrible service at the restaurant. Did they offer any excuse? Not that it would make it okay. I wouldn't return there either.
ReplyDeleteI will make time to watch the video you've shared. I know some of the story, but perhaps not all of it. Sometimes it often feels like those mean-spirited bigots have a louder voice than the rest of us, and it is shameful and infuriating.
I hope you have a good time on your trip! Safe travels!
You look gorgeous in that traditional outfits. You have a beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteThree hours?!? I think I would have walked out long before then. Yikes. I allow myself to rant on my blog once a week over the political situation. These are different times, and I feel like I can't stay silent even with my little blog.
ReplyDeleteYour Eid breakfast looks truly scrumptious and I'm loving your tradition to celebrate with family. And what a lovely family you've got and how fabulous you all look in your outfits.
ReplyDeleteThree hours to get pre-ordered food on the table though, that's absolutely outrageous.
Thank you for sharing that video! xxx P.S. Oh and happy travels!
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ReplyDeleteYou are blessed with a beautiful family. The food all looks delicious. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a wonderful week!
Both plates of food look delicious! Interesting facts about Jefferson and I'm not surprised. Some of my fellow Christians disagree with me when I say this, but I always remind them the US was not founded as a Christian nation. It was founded on the freedom to worship (or NOT worship) as one chooses.
ReplyDeleteThe food looks delicious. Beautiful photos, especially the family ones.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to get out with your family and I enjoyed reading your post and looking at the photos. I would HATE waiting 3 hours to eat though.
ReplyDeleteAlwyas love seeing these Eid pics:) And OMG! Waiting for 3 hours?!?!? That's horrendous!!! :(
ReplyDeleteBeautiful family and happy celebrations ~ great photos ~
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Happy belated Eid and wow that food.You have a beautiful family!
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I had no idea about this connection. Thank you for sharing this fascinating historical content!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had some wonderful meals and wonderful family time for Eid. Interesting information about Thomas Jefferson.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are wonderful and so nice to see you all having a good time. I thought your photos were delightful. Sorry about that restaurant. Waiting for 3 hours when you have arranged everything beforehand, well, there is no excuse is there? As for all that's going on right now, I could write a whole book with how I feel but will just say this. If we all accepted one another for all our differences, the world would be a better place. I wish you and your family a happy life my friend. Happy travels! I look forward to seeing what exciting place you will share with us on your return.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun Eid (minus the 3-hour dinner wait 😬). Love the breakfast tradition and the Pokémon moment—so sweet!
ReplyDeleteIn Malaysia, Eid Mubarak is called Hari Raya Aidilfitri, and while the actual religious holiday lasts only one or two official days, the celebrations can stretch for a whole month—especially the open houses and gatherings!
Looks like you've been having some great times with family and celebrations. :) I hope you continue to have fun with the upcoming travels you have. And thanks for visiting my blog!
ReplyDeleteIt seems you had a lovely Eid. It's lovely to see that. You have a beautiful family. It's nice you have a family tradition of eating dinner out for Eid.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your experience with waiting for 3 hours for dinner, though...and you even booked it earlier.
History is fascinating. People were a lot more mobile in the past then people realize. A lot of people travelled, shared experiences and exchanged views, there was always some kind of a cultural exchange.
Lovely photographs of your Eid celebrations. Your boys are growing so tall!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had a wonderful Eid. I am going to my first Muslim wedding this summer and I already bought a special dress for the occasion. So sorry to hear that you are frustrated. I am too!
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Wonderful pictures! The breakfast looks delicious! I'm sorry you didn't have a great experience at the dinner restaurant. Three hours is such a ridiculous amount of time to wait!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. I just love your smiles.
ReplyDeleteThree HOURS ... yikes!!
I am looking forward to your travel posts. :-)
Happy to hear that you had a good week! Hope you have a good week and safe travels!
ReplyDeleteLoved your pictures. Thanks for sharing. 3 hours? That's crazy.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you didn't walk right out of that restaurant! 3 hours is way too long to wait! So glad you had a good week!
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear you had a great Eid and a lovely time celebrating with family. Enjoy your travels!
ReplyDeleteCool story about how Islam is embedded into the fabric of American history. Sadly this is just the kind of history that this current administration is looking to erase.
ReplyDeleteLovely series of photos. You have a very nice blog 😊
ReplyDeleteLovely pics, loved your family too!
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happy and lovely family....
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I am glad you had a great Eid! And three hours to have food on the table is insane. As for your comment about deleting your thoughts, I don't live in the US but I am appalled at what has been happening and all the fight against diversity and inclusion. US is meant to be the land of freedom but at the moment it sounds more like the land of dissention and restriction to me. It saddens me deeply.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a very fun time celebrating, well if we don't count the 3 hour wait for food, I can not believe they would stay in business for long with that kind of wait.
ReplyDeleteYeah I try not to post or say anything political because everyone has a right to feel and vote the way they do, although for the life of me this last vote really confused me, I was so surprised by the outcome and I think he has many who voted for him now regretting it, but pray God will guide his actions and not ruin our country and world. Enjoy your trip!
I must admit to being mostly ignorant about world religions, including Islam. I do know that this is a dark time for our country. You have a beautiful family!
ReplyDeleteYou must have the patience of a saint because 3 hours is way too long to wait for food!
ReplyDeleteThere are many times I'd like to voice my political opinions on my blog or social media, but I think those who are set in their hateful ways will never change. My little blog and social media aren't going to do any good either trying to voice my anger over our current political situation and push people to change. It's a sad time we're living in, but we have to remind ourselves that this too shall pass.
It was wonderful to read about what you and your family did for your Eid breakfast, which sounded great. The dinner sounded incredible, but not in a good way with waiting so long. It boggles my mind that even after reserving, pre-ordering food, that it still took that long! Also, I just wanted to say it is sad to see what is happening to this country and the emboldening of racism and hatred that the current administration fuels. I hope you all stay safe, surround yourself with love and community, and stay strong.
ReplyDeleteEid Mubarak! Safe travels. I get erasing your political thoughts, because honestly, I'm at a loss for words right now. It's really quite bad, and it's only getting worse.
ReplyDeleteEid Mubarak! It is so fun to learn about your traditions and celebrations. I love the family photos! I am currently having my carpets cleaned and have some time to wait so I am going to watch the videos you linked. Thanks so much for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a wonderful Eid, and what a fabulous breakfast you all enjoyed at the end of it. The Limg hosted an Iftar in Buckingham Palace this year, which I think is great. I’m a Christian, I think the world would be such a happier place is everyone just accepted and embraced each other’s differences, whether that’s religion, colour, whatever. It saddens me that bigotry seems to be taking over. It’s not just the US. There’s some of it here in the UK too. Xx
ReplyDeleteThe food looks incredible and I'm dying over that Forsythia bush behind you.
ReplyDeleteNever doubt your power, your blog is wonderful and you reach so many people. While yes, realistically you can't get through to everyone, I hope at least you can see how many people do not feel the same way as the current...well, I have no appropriate words to refer to what is going on right now, but you know what I mean.
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed learning more about Ramadan and Eid. I can read all the books in the world about them, but seeing it in practice is so powerful and I am grateful that you share these moments. Thank you and many blessings to you and your family.
That dish looks amazing. Looks like fresh ingredients. That's too bad you had to wait three hours for your food at the other dinner place. My son used to love Pokemon when he was a boy also. ; )
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Wow, what a breakfast. Fabulous meal to break your Ramadan fasting. I tend to like eating breakfast out better than any other meal. Glad you have enjoyed several celebrations with family and friends. Hope you are enjoying your travel this week. Need to find you on Instagram so I see where your travels have taken you.
ReplyDeleteAmazing outfits :D
ReplyDeleteLovely family photographs.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Lovely family photographs.
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It sounds like you had a wonderful and busy Eid celebration filled with family, friends, and good food (minus that one unfortunate dinner experience!). It's lovely that you have established Eid traditions like the mosque breakfast and your family outing. Edison Automat in New Jersey sounds like a place worth remembering!
ReplyDeleteYour sharing of the PBS historical videos about Thomas Jefferson and Yarrow Mamout is a powerful way to educate and offer a different perspective on the history of Islam in America.
Lovely family pictures btw and safe travels on your upcoming trip!
Wonderful photos! Thanks for sharing your tradition.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you celebrate ending the fast not just with delicious food, but include religious community time, family time, and friendship.
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a wonderful family time celebrating!
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That food looks so delicious and I bet it was all the more tastier after fasting!
ReplyDeleteIt does sound like you had a nice time with your family. The food at Edison Automat looks delicious. However, having to wait three hours to get food at the other restaurant is absurd!
ReplyDeleteEid Mubarak! Wishing you joy and blessings. Celebrate with loved ones and check out HomeGoods online for festive decor to make your home shine this Eid!
ReplyDeleteI have to admit, I have not heard of Eid...but it certainly looks like a delicious celebration:) So much good food. But I cannot imagine a restaurant taking three hours. What were they doing to it?:) You look so pretty in your family photo. Thanks so much for sharing. I really enjoyed learning here today!
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful family! I loved reading about your Eid celebration!
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