Tag archives for Eid
Eid in Kings Heath arts event aims to forge friendships and inspire community spirit
Rangzeb Hussain
July 1, 2023
The organiser of a free public Eid arts event taking place this Sunday in Birmingham hopes to use the platform to bring together people of all backgrounds and promote community spirit…
Brummie women distribute toys to young earthquake victims in Turkey to mark Eid festivities
Staff Reporter
June 30, 2023
A group of women from Birmingham have visited Türkiye this week to help child refugees following the devastating earthquake in the region earlier this year. The delegation fundraised thousands of…
Library of Birmingham joins in Eid festivities by lighting up in green and white
Rangzeb Hussain
June 29, 2023
The iconic Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square is being lit up in green and white to mark Eid celebrations in the region. As Muslims across the West Midlands celebrate…
Mosque to hand out gifts at Birmingham Children’s Hospital and feed the poor during Eid
Rangzeb Hussain
June 25, 2023
A Small Heath mosque has pledged to hand out gifts to Birmingham Children's Hospital and help the needy during the cost-of-living crisis as Muslims prepare to celebrate Eid al-Adha next…
Stormy weather forces cancellation of outdoor Eid prayers in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
April 21, 2023
Outdoor Eid al-Fitr prayers in Birmingham, which were planned for Friday morning, have been cancelled due to thunder, rain, wind and a hail warning issued across the region today. Green…
Birmingham Muslims gather for festive Ramadan bazaar ahead of Eid celebrations
Staff Reporter
April 18, 2023
Muslims from across Birmingham descended on Sparkbrook this weekend for an Eid shopping extravaganza, ahead of festive celebrations, as Ramadan begins to wind down this week. With around 5 days…
Four men arrested after shocking disorder at Ramadan markets in Small Heath
Staff Reporter
April 18, 2023
Four men have been arrested in connection with Sunday night's violent disorder in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. Police and Trading Standards officers were allegedly subjected to verbal and…
Birmingham mosque issues statement after police attacked during crackdown on illegal street vendors
Abdul Kareem
April 17, 2023
A mosque in the Small Heath area of Birmingham has issued a statement following deplorable abuse suffered by West Midlands Police officers by a hostile crowd during a crackdown on…
Birmingham mosque to host mega Eid prayers in Small Heath Park and Edgbaston Stadium
Rangzeb Hussain
April 13, 2023
A Birmingham mosque is getting ready to host two mega Eid al-Fitr celebrations as the Muslim community prepares to mark the end of Ramadan later this month. Small Heath Park…
Eid prayer in Small Heath Park announced with free parking at Birmingham City football ground
Rangzeb Hussain
July 7, 2022
The date for Birmingham's traditional Eid prayer and celebrations in Small Heath Park have been announced, including free car parking available at St. Andrew's stadium for worshippers. Thousands of people…