Today is Eid Al-Adha, a day of celebration for Muslims around the world. Members of the African diaspora are tweeting GORGEOUS selfies with the hashtag #BlackoutEid as they did during Eid Al-Fitr when the hashtag first trended.
I wanna see how all my Black Muslims look on / celebrate Eid so if u want to tweet under the HT #BlackOutEid that'd be lit π π #EidMubarak
Eid Al-Adha, the second Eid in the Muslim calendar year, commemorates the sacrifice of Abraham and is celebrated with prayer and meat shared with the poor and family. #BlackoutEid was started by Aamina Mohamed, who tweets under @krennylavitz. Mohamed told BuzzFeed she "wanted to see how other Black Muslims celebrated Eid" and that it was inspired by #BlackMuslimRamadan. It's also an extension of #BlackOutDay.
Proponents argue that it's a necessary act of self-love as Black Muslims are rarely represented in the media.
#BlackOutEid - This hashtag makes me so happy.. Black Muslim excellence since we never get represented in the media! βπΎοΈ
#BlackMuslimRamadan #BlackOutEid = beautiful & mature. It's one thing 2 decry racism a whole other level 2 unapologetically love one's self.
@msra7ua2 the reason for #BlackOutEid is because we black Muslims get no recognition! Watch the eid snapchat story;are there any blacks?
#BlackoutEid ππππππππππππππππ is more important than anything you're doing today
On this year's Eid Al-Adha, here are 26 selfies to celebrate!
1. There's slaying AND praying on Eid.
Not really doing much for Eid except for going to class and slaying all of you π π½ #BlackOutEid
2. Eid Mubarak from this cute duo!
#blackoutday #blackouteid me and lil bro π₯
3. This fabulous fashionista wishes you a happy Eid from outdoors.
have a wonderful eid everyone!! π #BlackOutEid #EidAlAdha
4. #BlackoutEid!
eid mubarak! πππ #EidMubarak #BlackOutEid #EidAlAdha
5. How about this stone cold Eid Mubarak selfie?
Eid Mubarak π #BlackOutEid #BlackOut
6. Appreciate this.
y'all check this makeup out real quick #muslimappreciation #blackouteid
7. This woman is going to show the media that being a Black Muslim is heroic on its own.
8. Eid Mubarak from this duo killing it in their prayer attire.
#BlackOutEid #EidMubarak
9. And from this happy family.
#BlackOutEid featuring my 4 favorite people.
10. Flexin'.
#BlackOutEid is back so y'know
11. Yasssssss.
#BlackOutEid
12. #BlackOutEid selfies are good at any part of the day!
#BlackOutEid Car ride selfies
13. Just look at this uncle and nephew together on Eid.
When ya nephew Flamed the Kente Izzar #BlackOutEid #EidMubarak
14. Eid Mubarak!!!
post-prayer glow π¦β¨ #EidMubarak #blackouteid
15. This Muslimah enjoyed her Eid. How about you?
Today was a great day alhamdulilah, hope everyone enjoyed their day β¨ #EidAlAdha #blackouteid #blackgirlmagic
16. These sisters did too.
Sister X SisterπΈπ#EidMubarak #BlackOutEid #Carefree
17. Killin' it...
πππππ #blackouteid #blackoutday
18. ...with Eid henna!
when u only get two fingers of henna done #blackoutEid
19. This squad of cousins is happy to be together this Eid.
My babies and they Boricua sister-cousins #blackouteid #BlackMuslimEid
20. Awwww.
#BlackoutEid
21. πππ
Me & uncle Jalal tired but happy after working with today's Eid prayers at central mosque in Stockholm. #Blackouteid
22. OmA!!!
Sudan + Eritrea #BlackOutEid πΉ
23. It runs in the fam.
When your family's selfie game too strong #BlackOutEid
24. EIIIIID!!!!
Nigerians do Eid #BlackOutEid #EidMubarak
25. Yeah!
eid flicks π #eidmubarak #blackouteid
26. Have a very happy Eid, all!
Eid Mubarak Yall! Hope all my Muslim brothers and sisters have a blessed day π #BlackOutEid