Two children stand with their father as he and other Muslims perform an Eid al-Fitr prayer in May 2021 in an outdoor open area, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan in Morton Grove, Ill.
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When making exceptions for Ramadan is no longer the exception, by Dilshad D. Ali
Scrolling Twitter on the first evening of Ramadan 2023, I was greeted (well, as all Muslims were) by Elmo. “Ramadan Mubarak to all of Elmo’s friends!” the red toddler Muppet said. “Elmo loves you!”