Today is the beginning of Eid al Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. (
Background from Huffington Post). The
New York Times reports that today's start of the Eid was confirmed last night by the area's Roohat-e-Hilal Committee, or Moon-Sighting Committee. Yesterday President Obama issued a statement (
full text) wishing "Muslims in the United States and around the world a blessed and joyous celebration."