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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would definitely come.  Might want to include something on the invite that makes it clear that there are no religious services or anything, that might make people wary.[/quote]

I wouldn't include that wording.  Do people make clear on an invite for a Christmas party whether there are religious services?  Islamaphobes can stay home.[/quote]
I just thought she was trying to help people feel comfortable.  I was imagining if I wasn't familiar with the word "Eid" it might feel a bit daunting and I might feel more comfortable if I was sure it was just a party and not religious.  Obviously, she doesn't have to include that wording if she's already preparing to be offended by non-knowledgeable people.[/quote]

Wouldn't the wording "Eid party" make it clear that this was a party for Eid?

If someone didn't know what Eid was, they could google and learn pretty quickly that it's a holiday often celebrated with parties.[/quote]

I understand your line of thinking. But I think in America it's pretty well known that you can celebrate Christmas in both a secular and religious context and that a Christian's party is usually a pretty secular experience. I don't think it would be a bad idea to explain to your guess that you're inviting them to a secular celebration of Eid.

I had a similar experience a few years ago when I had a Brit Milah for my daughter, and then a party afterwards. I explained in the invitation that everyone was welcome to come to the naming ceremony which was a religious event and that the party afterward was not a religious ceremony but just an opportunity to meet the new baby and eat some bagels. [/quote]

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