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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     People walk in front of Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok after Eid services. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. It's common to give children small gifts and toys, like helium balloons, for Eid. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitr2015BKK021.jpg
  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:      A woman tends to graves in the Muslim cemetery next to Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr services in Bangkok. Tending graves is a tradition on Eid. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitrBKK0808045.jpg
  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man tends to his wife’s grave in the Muslim cemetery next to Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr services in Bangkok. Tending graves is a tradition on Eid. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitrBKK0808042.jpg
  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     People walk through a street food market in front of Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok after Eid services. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. It's common to give children small gifts and toys, like helium balloons, for Eid. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitr2015BKK028.jpg
  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A girl holds her Disney character balloon after Eid services at Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. It's common to give children small gifts and toys, like helium balloons, for Eid. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitr2015BKK027.jpg
  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A woman talks to her daughter during Eid al-Fitr services at Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitr2015BKK022.jpg
  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Men pray in Ton Son Mosque before services marking Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitr2015BKK007.jpg
  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A family walks through the Muslim cemetery next to Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr services in Bangkok. Tending graves is a tradition on Eid. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitrBKK0808046.jpg
  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man tends to his wife’s grave in the Muslim cemetery next to Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr services in Bangkok. Tending graves is a tradition on Eid. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitrBKK0808044.jpg
  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man tends to his wife’s grave in the Muslim cemetery next to Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr services in Bangkok. Tending graves is a tradition on Eid. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitrBKK0808041.jpg
  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Men pray in the Muslim cemetery next to Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr services in Bangkok. Tending graves and visiting the cemetery is a tradition on Eid. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitrBKK0808040.jpg
  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man tends to his wife’s grave in the Muslim cemetery next to Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr services in Bangkok. Tending graves is a tradition on Eid. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitrBKK0808039.jpg
  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man prays during Eid services at Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitr2015BKK019.jpg
  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Men pray at Ton Son Mosque during services marking Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitr2015BKK018.jpg
  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     The women's prayer room at Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok is filled for Eid al-Firt services. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitr2015BKK014.jpg
  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man prays in Ton Son Mosque during services marking Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitr2015BKK009.jpg
  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Men pray in Ton Son Mosque before services marking Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitr2015BKK008.jpg
  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A family walks down an alley next to Haroon Mosque in Bangkok after Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitrBKK0808047.jpg
  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man tends to his wife’s grave in the Muslim cemetery next to Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr services in Bangkok. Tending graves is a tradition on Eid. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitrBKK0808043.jpg
  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men in the prayer room at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok on Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitrBKK0808038.jpg
  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       People walk through the street in front of Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitrBKK0808030.jpg
  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai Muslim girls look at their smart phone in alley next to Haroon Mosque in Bangkok after Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitrBKK0808027.jpg
  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       People walk through the street in front of Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitrBKK0808025.jpg
  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men pray during Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitrBKK0808014.jpg
  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men pray during Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitrBKK0808013.jpg
  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai Muslims wait to receive “zakat” or alms from Muslims walking into Haroon Mosque in Bangkok to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitrBKK0808002.jpg
  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai Muslims wait to receive “zakat” or alms from Muslims walking into Haroon Mosque in Bangkok to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man and his wife pray at a grave in the cemetery of Bang Luang Mosque after Eid services at the mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitr2015BKK030.jpg
  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man and his wife pray at the grave of her parents in the cemetery of Ton Son Mosque after Eid services at the mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitr2015BKK026.jpg
  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A woman prays at the grave of her parents in the cemetery of Ton Son Mosque after Eid services at the mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A woman talks to her son during Eid al-Fitr services at Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitr2015BKK023.jpg
  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man prays in the cemetery of Ton Son Mosque after Eid services at the mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Men pray at Ton Son Mosque during services marking Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitr2015BKK017.jpg
  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Men pray at Ton Son Mosque during services marking Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitr2015BKK016.jpg
  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Men pray at Ton Son Mosque during services marking Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    EidAlFitr2015BKK015.jpg
  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Men pray in Ton Son Mosque before services marking Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Women walk to Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok for Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A woman and her daughter walk to Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok for Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men in the prayer room at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok on Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       People walk through the street in front of Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman shows her henna tattooed hands after Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man leaving Haroon Mosque for Eid al-Fitr gives money to a woman waiting for zakat, or alms. Giving alms on Eid is an important part of the tradition of the day. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman buys food at an outdoor market next to Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men greet each other after Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai Muslim girls look at their smart phone in alley next to Haroon Mosque in Bangkok after Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       A food vendor sells grilled halal meats at an outdoor market next to Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       Men pray in the entry way of Haroon Mosque during Eid al-Fitr in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       Men pray in the entry way of Haroon Mosque during Eid al-Fitr in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman and her daughter at Eid al-Fitr observances at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men pray outside during Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men pray outside during Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men pray outside during Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men pray during Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men pray during Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men relax in a small cafe after Eid al-Fitr services near Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A boy rests on his father before Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men attend Eid al-Fitr services in a prayer room at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men attend Eid al-Fitr services in a prayer room at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Muslim women wait to receive alms from people going to Haroon Mosque in Bangkok for Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man prays at a grave in the cemetery of Bang Luang Mosque after Eid services at the mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man and his wife pray at the grave of her parents in the cemetery of Ton Son Mosque after Eid services at the mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man walks into the main prayer room for Eid services at Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man walks into the main prayer room for Eid services at Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A boy prays in Ton Son Mosque during services marking Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A woman walks to Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok for Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man walks to Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok for Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       People walk through the street in front of Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man relaxes after Eid al-Fitr observances at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men pray outside during Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men pray during Eid al-Fitr services at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men attend Eid al-Fitr services in a prayer room at Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:Children wait for their father before Eid al-Fitr services in the entry way of Haroon Mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       A Muslim woman waits to receive alms from people going to Haroon Mosque in Bangkok for Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A man and his wife pray at a grave in the cemetery of Bang Luang Mosque after Eid services at the mosque in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Women walk to Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok for Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JULY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     A street food vendor near Ton Son Mosque in Bangkok grills chicken for Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai Muslim men ask for donations for Haroon Mosque after Eid al-Fitr services at the mosque. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men and boys wait outside of Haroon Mosque for Eid services to start. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JULY 2014 - KHLONG HAE, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: A man hands out cash as a gift to children after Eid services at Songkhla Central Mosque in Songkhla province of Thailand. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival and the Lesser Eid, is an important Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 JULY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: After Eid services, men pray at a grave in the cemetery at Bang Luang Mosque in the Thonburi section of Bangkok. It is traditional for people to clean the graves of family members after Eid. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 JULY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: After Eid services, men pray at a grave in the cemetery at Bang Luang Mosque in the Thonburi section of Bangkok. It is traditional for people to clean the graves of family members after Eid. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 JULY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: After Eid services, men pray at a grave in the cemetery at Bang Luang Mosque in the Thonburi section of Bangkok. It is traditional for people to clean the graves of family members after Eid. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 JULY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: After Eid services, men pray at a grave in the cemetery at Bang Luang Mosque in the Thonburi section of Bangkok. It is traditional for people to clean the graves of family members after Eid. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 JULY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: After Eid services, men pray at a grave in the cemetery at Bang Luang Mosque in the Thonburi section of Bangkok. It is traditional for people to clean the graves of family members after Eid. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 JULY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A woman uses her smart phone in the cemetery at Ton Son Mosque in the Thonburi section of Bangkok before Eid services at the mosque. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 JULY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Muslim girl buys candy from a street vendor in front of Ton Son Mosque in the Thonburi section of Bangkok before Eid services at the mosque. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 JULY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man bangs a drum at Bang Luang Mosque to mark the end of Ramadan after the end of Eid services at the mosque. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 JULY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man bangs a drum at Bang Luang Mosque to mark the end of Ramadan after the end of Eid services at the mosque. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 JULY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Men pray during Eid services at Ton Son Mosque in the Thonburi section of Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 JULY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A boy stands with the men praying during Eid services at Ton Son Mosque in the Thonburi section of Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 JULY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  An elderly Muslim man chats with a Thai military policeman stationed in front of Ton Son Mosque for Eid services. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 JULY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Muslim girl buys candy from a street vendor in front of Ton Son Mosque in the Thonburi section of Bangkok before Eid services at the mosque. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 JULY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man sprinkles flower petals on a grave in the cemetery at Bang Luang Mosque in the Thonburi section of Bangkok. It is traditional for people to clean the graves of family members after Eid. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 JULY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A family cleans up a relative's grave in the cemetery at Bang Luang Mosque in the Thonburi section of Bangkok. It is traditional for people to clean the graves of family members after Eid. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 JULY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A family cleans up a relative's grave in the cemetery at Bang Luang Mosque in the Thonburi section of Bangkok. It is traditional for people to clean the graves of family members after Eid. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 JULY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man bangs a drum at Bang Luang Mosque to mark the end of Ramadan after the end of Eid services at the mosque. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 JULY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man bangs a drum at Bang Luang Mosque to mark the end of Ramadan after the end of Eid services at the mosque. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 JULY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man bangs a drum at Bang Luang Mosque to mark the end of Ramadan after the end of Eid services at the mosque. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 JULY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Women pray during Eid services at Bang Luang Mosque in the Thonburi section of Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 JULY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men pray during Eid services at Bang Luang Mosque in the Thonburi section of Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is also called Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Sugar Feast, Bayram (Bajram), the Sweet Festival or Hari Raya Puasa and the Lesser Eid. It is an important Muslim religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to fast on Eid. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting Muslims do during the month of Ramadan. Islam is the second largest religion in Thailand. Government sources say about 5% of Thais are Muslim, many in the Muslim community say the number is closer to 10%.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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