Ashley Reed:
In a recent celebration marking the end of Ramadan, Council Member Linda Lee hosted an Eid Al-Fitr Celebration in District 23, Queens, bringing together community members, partner organizations, and elected officials for an evening centered on faith, unity, and public service.
The event took place on March 30, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at P.S. 33 Edward M. Funk’s Auditorium, 91-37 222nd Street, Queens Village, NY 11428. Organized in collaboration with Progressive American Community Empowerment (PACE), the gathering reflected the borough’s multicultural character and the role that civic partnerships continue to play in community life.
After the event, Linda Lee thanked those who helped make the evening possible, writing that her office was proud to host the celebration and expressing appreciation to community members, PACE, Save The People USA, and P.S. 33 for their support. The event also drew recognition from Save The People USA (STPUSA), which said it was proud to join the Eid gathering in Queens and described stronger communities as being built “through unity and public service.”
Among the public officials recognized in connection with the event were Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, and Deputy Speaker Nantasha Williams, all of whom were thanked for their leadership and commitment to serving diverse communities. Their names were also listed as co-sponsors on event materials.
The celebration also highlighted the participation and support of community-based organizations. In addition to PACE and Save The People USA, Zakat Foundation of America was acknowledged by STPUSA for its continued support and partnership in serving local communities. Together, those partnerships helped frame the event not just as a holiday observance, but as a broader expression of cooperation across civic and charitable networks.
Held at a neighborhood public school auditorium, the event offered a welcoming setting for residents to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr while also affirming the place of Muslim communities within the public life of Queens. With speeches, refreshments, and community gathering at its core, the evening reflected the values often associated with Eid: gratitude, togetherness, and renewal.
By bringing together elected officials, grassroots organizations, and local residents, the recent Eid Al-Fitr Celebration in Queens Village served as a reminder that public events rooted in faith can also strengthen civic ties, deepen collaboration, and reinforce a shared sense of belonging across the borough.
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