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A Ramadan sign created by Suzanne Jaber of The Eid Shop is displayed in Dearborn Heights, Mich., on Monday, March 27, 2023. More businesses are selling Ramadan and Eid items, including DIY kits, lanterns and napkin holders. She began crafting and selling her own dedicated Ramadan and Eid decorations and now ships items across the U.S. and world.
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Muslim Illinoisans mark Eid al-Fitr

Now that life has settled into a new normal, we checked in to see what pandemic-era changes were permanent, and how Muslim Illinoisans are celebrating Eid al-Fitr this year. To discuss it, The 21st was joined by an imam and theology teacher.

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