Metro Detroit has one of the largest and most diverse Arab populations outside the Middle East and the largest Ramadan festival in North America is in our own backyard.

Metro Detroit has one of the largest and most diverse Arab populations outside the Middle East and the largest Ramadan festival in North America is in our own backyard.

Events for weekend of March 24-26

Eid al-Fitr is a two-day religious holiday, which falls on May 1 and May 2 this year. These days mark the end of Muslim’s fasting during Ramadan.

A massive celebration dedicated to community, unity, charity, and eating before the next day’s fast is returning to Dearborn. It is referred to as the Ramadan Suhoor Festival.

Hassan Chami, founder of the Ramadan Suhoor Festival, talks about the late night food festival that's all about filling up before the fast!