Maryland Muslims mark the end of Ramadan with mixed emotions

By Gabe Ortis,

Amy Walters, Sam Bermas-Dawes, Rob Sivak

Published March 20, 2026 at 12:24 PM EDT

The Islamic Society of Baltimore mosque, community center and school in Windsor Mill, Maryland. At the end-of-Ramadan celebrations last year, ISB leaders had to add a fifth service to accommodate high turn-out during Eid al-Fitr prayers. — The Islamic Society of Baltimore mosque in Windsor Mill, Maryland. At the end-of-Ramadan celebrations last year, ISB leaders had to add a fifth service to accommodate high turn-out during Eid al-Fitr prayers.

Islam's annual month of fasting, Ramadan, has come to an end and it is time to celebrate. Eid al-Fitr means “Breaking of the Fast.” And it’s typically held at sundown on the last day of the Islamic holy month.

Imam Yaseen Shaikh led prayers for the Islamic Society of Baltimore this morning. He’s preparing for more Eid celebrations over the weekend — celebrations that have been tinged with sadness about the ongoing wars and suffering in the Middle East and elsewhere. The Imam agreed to join Midday guest host Gabe Ortis on Zoom during this very busy holiday.

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