41.   Eyewitnesses said the bus was packed with people heading home for the Muslim holiday of Eid.

42.   Fast ends with one of two major Muslim holidays, Eid al-Fitr.

43.   For many Afghans, the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, or festival of sacrifices, was a time to forget the misery of their lives.

44.   Friday also marked the last day of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha and the beginning of the Jewish holiday of Passover.

45.   Good Friday coincided with the last day of the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha and the narrow alleys of the Old City were bustling with visitors.

46.   Government officials could not be reached for comment because Thursday is a Muslim holiday marking the Islamic New Year.

47.   Government offices were closed Tuesday in observance of a Muslim holiday.

48.   He invited them home for Muslim holidays.

49.   He returned for celebrations of the Eid al-Fitr, the most festive Muslim holiday.

50.   He sometimes drew thousands to his sermons during Muslim holidays.