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RELIGION IN BRIEF
Hallmark greets Muslims
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hallmark has cre
ated its first greeting cards for the Muslim holiday
Eid-al-Fitr, which marks the end of the monthlong
fast of Ramadan.
Fasting on Ramadan is one of the five pillars, or
obligations, of Islam and is one of the most impor
tant times of the year for Muslims.
One of the cards includes the traditional Arabic
salutation, “Eid Mubarak,” which means “Happy
Holiday,” and also contains the message, “May
Allah bless the world with His peace and love.”
Another card reads, “Eid brings us all closer
together... brothers and sisters, friends and fami
ly, united in faith, joy and thanks on this happy and
blessed day. Eid Mubarak to you and yours.”
The date for Ramadan is determined by a lunar
calendar and is expected to begin this year some
time between Oct. 25 and Oct. 27. Muslims fast
from dawn to dusk, then break the fast with spe
cial meals with family and friends. On Eid-al-Fitr,
Muslims also exchange gifts.
The American Muslim population has grown
significantly since the federal government loos
ened immigration restrictions in the 1960s and
more U.S. companies are creating specialized
products for them. Estimates of the number of
American Muslims vary from 2 million to 6 million.
Milwaukee priests unite
MILWAUKEE (AP) — About 80 priests of the
Milwaukee Roman Catholic Archdiocese have
voted to form an alliance meant to serve as a
support network and independent voice in
the church.
“There was an overwhelming ‘yes’ and sto|
hands to the idea of some kind of alliance,
kind of structure, some kind of organization,'
the Rev. Kenneth Mich, one of 14 organize!
the Sept. 18 session where the alliance
formed.
Among their concerns are advocacy for pi
the priest shortage, promoting discussior
making celibacy optional and ensuring
istries to minorities and religious instrucfo
parishioners are maintained.
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