In Crown Heights, a celebration of renewal, culture and community is set to unfold as the Brooklyn Children’s Museum prepares to host a global Eid al-Fitr festival on March 28.
Running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event invites Brooklyn families to step into a vibrant, cross-cultural celebration marking the end of Ramadan. With performances, hands-on workshops and food offerings spanning traditions from across the Muslim world, the festival reflects the borough’s deep diversity and spirit of inclusion.
The event is presented in partnership with APNA Community Services and The Culture Tree, an organization that provides Hindi Urdu programming in NYC.
Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that concludes the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, is widely celebrated through prayer, family gatherings, festive meals and acts of gratitude. At the museum, those traditions will be reimagined through interactive programming designed for both those who observe the holiday and those encountering it for the first time.
President and CEO of the Brooklyn Children’s Museum Atiba T. Edwards said the institution is excited to observe the “joyful celebration.”
“While every family celebrates Eid in their own way, the essence of the holiday remains the same: gratitude and togetherness,” he said. “Whether Eid is part of your family’s traditions or you’re experiencing it for the first time, Brooklyn Children’s Museum is the place to celebrate together and learn from one another.”
Throughout the day, visitors can move between spaces filled with music, storytelling and art. In one corner, intricate henna designs will be demonstrated and applied, while in another, children can experiment with their own patterns on paper. Across the museum, community partners will host activity tables featuring games and crafts rooted in cultural traditions.
Dance and music will take center stage in the museum’s programming. A Kathak workshop will introduce participants to one of India’s classical dance forms, blending storytelling with rhythmic movement. Performances by the Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts will highlight South Asian classical styles, while the WEahab Orchestra brings together sounds inspired by Middle Eastern and Turkish musical traditions.
Storytelling sessions led by authors Anu Seghal and Zainab Khan will offer younger audiences a window into Eid through literature. A Sufi drumming circle will invite guests to join in communal rhythm-making.
Tickets, which are $15, grant access to all festival programming. Children under one year old and museum members can attend for free.
