Community Corner

FIVE THINGS: No Alternate Side or Eid

Monday, November 7, 2011

1. There's no alternate side .

2. That's because of the Idul-Adha, or Eid for short. Idul-Adha is a Muslim holiday, which honors Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son. Unlike the Judeo-Christian version of the narrative, Muslims believe the near-sacrificed son was Ishmael, rather than Isaac.

3. You do still need to pay the meter.

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4. On the topic of handing over money to the city, we at Queens Patch are doing something fun. If you were ticketed recently, and you blame the sign for being unclear, wrong, obstructed, or just not there, we want to hear about it. .

5. Also, today at is the Community Board 11 meeting. . See some of you there. Enjoy the day!

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