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Thousands of worshippers congregated in a Birmingham park today to mark the start of Eid celebrations. The rain held off and the atmosphere was vibrant and exciting as people flowed into Small Heath Park for outdoor prayers to mark Eid al-Adha.
Mosques across Birmingham are hosting special Eid services this morning, to mark the beginning of Eid al-Adha, one of the largest festivals in the Islamic calendar. With many of the city’s Muslim community marking the start of the three-day religious festival from today (Tuesday 21st Aug); festivities for most will begin with Eid prayers in mosques and…
Small Heath Park in Birmingham is being prepared for public Eid services, ahead of celebrations expected tomorrow. With many of the city’s Muslim community marking the start of the three-day religious festival tomorrow, the inner city park is being set up to cater for over 100,000 worshippers as part of all-day celebrations including a family…
Birmingham’s Muslim population will come together this weekend to celebrate the Islamic festival of Eid; as the faithful from across the world complete the religious pilgrimage, known as Hajj, in Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Beginning on the evening of of Saturday 5th November, the three-day festival known as Eid al-Adha, or ‘celebration of sacrifice’, is to commemorate the…