Thousands celebrate the end of Ramadan in Ottawa

Thousands from the Muslim community celebrated the end of Ramadan at Carleton University Sunday. “It’s wonderful to come here and see a lot of people in the community here,” said Shahla Kham Salter. “And see the diversity of the Muslim community here in Ottawa as well.”

Ramadan is a 30-day fasting period that represents one of the five pillars of Islam. The Festival of Eid marks its conclusion. (...)