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Your daily horoscope: February 20, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY The influence of Saturn on your birthday will force you to bring your big ideas down to earth. Everything you do over the coming year must be grounded in careful planning and a keen understanding of what is real and what is merely wishful thinking. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Everyone seems to want something from you at the moment and while you might like to give it to them the simple fact is you can’t afford it. Today’s Saturn-Neptune union means you must put No. 1 (that’s you) first at all times. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): Don’t plan anything too extravagant today because whatever you decide to do will have to be changed in a matter of hours, maybe even minutes. So many things are up in the air at the moment, so keep your feet firmly on the ground. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): By all means do things for friends and family members today but don’t let their needs take up too much of your time. Come the evening, if you feel like escaping all the noise and...
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Eid al-Fitr 2024: A Time of Joy Amidst Global Reflection

 


As the crescent moon heralds the end of Ramadan, Muslims across the Arab world and beyond gather to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a festival of breaking the fast, marked by communal prayers, feasts, and charity. This year’s festivities are tinged with a global consciousness, as communities worldwide reflect on current events and the true spirit of Eid as a time for unity, compassion, and giving.

In the Waterloo region, the day is filled with various events, embracing the joyous occasion as a public school board PD day allows students to join in the celebrations. Meanwhile, the global Muslim community feels the weight of the ongoing crisis in Gaza, reminding us that Eid is also a time for solidarity and support for those in need.

From the sighting of the moon to the final communal prayers, Eid al-Fitr is a testament to the enduring spirit of a community that, even in the face of adversity, finds reasons to celebrate hope, togetherness, and gratitude for life’s blessings.

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