Muslims in California – in pictures

  • California has more Arab American residents than any other US state. EPA
    California has more Arab American residents than any other US state. EPA
  • Muslims attend celebrations for Eid Al Fitr, marking the end of fasting for Ramadan, at the Baitul Hameed Mosque in Chino, California. AFP
    Muslims attend celebrations for Eid Al Fitr, marking the end of fasting for Ramadan, at the Baitul Hameed Mosque in Chino, California. AFP
  • Believers gather and celebrate Eid Al Adha at the Islah Academy, an Islamic school in Los Angeles. EPA
    Believers gather and celebrate Eid Al Adha at the Islah Academy, an Islamic school in Los Angeles. EPA
  • The school district in San Francisco will start recognising two Muslim holidays, starting next year. Getty Images / AFP
    The school district in San Francisco will start recognising two Muslim holidays, starting next year. Getty Images / AFP
  • Muslim women hug as they gather for the Eid Al Fitr holiday, the end of Ramadan, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. AFP
    Muslim women hug as they gather for the Eid Al Fitr holiday, the end of Ramadan, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. AFP
  • The Pew Research Centre estimated that there are more than 3.3 million Muslims living in the US. AFP
    The Pew Research Centre estimated that there are more than 3.3 million Muslims living in the US. AFP
  • Members of the Islamic community listen during a prayer session in Los Angeles. AFP
    Members of the Islamic community listen during a prayer session in Los Angeles. AFP
  • The Arab American Institute estimates that 817,455 Arab Americans currently reside in California. EPA
    The Arab American Institute estimates that 817,455 Arab Americans currently reside in California. EPA
  • It is estimated that 250,000 Arab Americans live in the San Francisco Bay area in California. EPA
    It is estimated that 250,000 Arab Americans live in the San Francisco Bay area in California. EPA
  • Research indicated that religion was plays a large part in the lives of Muslim Americans. AFP
    Research indicated that religion was plays a large part in the lives of Muslim Americans. AFP
  • Research indicates that the majority of Bay Area Arab Americans speak three languages. AFP
    Research indicates that the majority of Bay Area Arab Americans speak three languages. AFP
  • The majority of Afghan refugees airlifted last year were relocated to California. AFP
    The majority of Afghan refugees airlifted last year were relocated to California. AFP
  • Children don't need to attend school during Eid Al Fitr. Reuters
    Children don't need to attend school during Eid Al Fitr. Reuters
  • A woman attends Eid Al Fitr celebrations in the US. Reuters
    A woman attends Eid Al Fitr celebrations in the US. Reuters
  • Last year, in a rare convergence, Passover, Easter and Ramadan all occurred near the same day. AP
    Last year, in a rare convergence, Passover, Easter and Ramadan all occurred near the same day. AP