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Anchorage Muslims celebrate Eid, end of holy month of Ramadan (For KTVA)

7/6/2016

 
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ANCHORAGE – Imagine having to work on Christmas — for many Muslims, the next few days might feel that way. Muslims around the globe are celebrating the end of the holy month of Ramadan with the holiday Eid al-Fitr, a festive occasion focused on family and feasting.

According to the Pew Research Center, there are more than 1.6 billion Muslims worldwide, making up about 23 percent of the population — a figure that’s expected to grow to 30 percent by 2050.

In Alaska, less than one percent of adults are Muslims, according to the research center.

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