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E is for Entertainment, Queens at its best And electronic shopping (give your feet a res). It’s for celebrating a wonderful extravaganza In this borough named for Catherine Braganza Extravaganza At Forest Park Enjoy holiday crafts, face painting, a sing-a-long and live entertainment by Nick the Balloonatic at the Forest Park Holiday extravaganza Saturday, Dec. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Oak Ridge. The event is free but tickets are required. Space is limited. Tickets are available at Oak Ridge Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Electronic Shopping The Internet has fundamentally changed the way we shop, eliminating the need to jump into our jeans and head out the door to the local mall. You can do all of your holiday shopping and more at any hour of the day – and there are no long lines of crazed consumers to contend with while shopping online. To shop at many of your local merchants with just the flick of a wrist and the click of a mouse, go to queensemall.com, or enter the name of the retailer – and shop to your heart’s delight! The gifts can be delivered to your home address, your business, or directly to the recipient of the gift. Ask online for gift-wrapping – usually available at an additional charge. Happy e-shopping! Entertainment At Town Hall Along Northern Boulevard in Flushing there is a beautiful building that bustles with activity around the holiday season every year. Flushing Town Hall offers a wide range of concerts, performances and holiday events. Jazz Live! Intimate Jazz: Shades of Carmen McRae, Friday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m. Saturday Evening Classics: Baroque & Beyond: Saturday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m., featuring the music of Vivaldi, C.P.E. Bach, J.S. Bach, and Telemann. Salute To Skitch: Saturday, Dec. 10, 8:30 p.m. Celebrate the holidays at Town Hall’s Annual Gala. The Nutcracker: Sunday, Dec. 11 & 18, 2 p.m. Ballet for Young Audiences. The Hudson Vagabond Puppets will present three shows during the holiday season. Experience the magic of classic children’s tales, brought to life by giant-sized puppets in a series of unforgettable performances: Ferdinand the Bull: Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2 p.m.; Peter and the Wolf: Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2 p.m.; and Jemima Puddleduck and The Fierce Bad Rabbit: Thursday, Dec. 29, 2 p.m. To find out more go to www.flushingtownhall.org or call (718) 463-7700
Eid ul-Fitr Often abbreviated as simply Eid, this is an Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Fitr means “to break” and therefore symbolizes the breaking of the fasting period and of all evil habits. On the day of the celebration, a typical Muslim family gets up very early and attends special prayers held only for the occasion in big mosques, in large open areas, stadiums or arenas. The festivities and merriment start after the prayers with visits to the homes of friends and relatives and thanking the Creator for all blessings. Eid is a time to come together as a community and to renew friendship and family ties. This is a time for peace for all Muslims in the world to devote to prayers and mutual well-being. |
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