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Thousands celebrate Eid in Trafalgar Square

London welcomed back the annual Eid celebrations in Trafalgar Square after two years of the event being cancelled by the coronavirus pandemic. The festival of Eid marks the end of a month of fasting during Ramadan. Thousands of Londoners celebrated ...

07 May 2022 at 18:55

World

Muslims mark Eid al-Fitr holiday

Muslims around the world are observing the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, typically marked with communal prayers, celebratory gatherings around festive meals and new clothes. This year, the feast comes amid a surge in global food prices ...

02 May 2022 at 08:55

First Eid without Covid restrictions will be ‘monumental’, says imam

One of Britain’s leading imams has said Eid celebrations will be “monumental” this year as Muslims enjoy the first holiday without Covid-19 restrictions since the pandemic began. Qari Asim, chairman of the Mosques and Imams National ...

01 May 2022 at 16:25

What is Eid al-Fitr and how is it being celebrated?

As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims will celebrate Eid al-Fitr for the first time without Covid-19 restrictions since the pandemic began. Here, the PA news agency looks at the importance of the Islamic holiday and ...

01 May 2022 at 16:25

Football

Muslims praise Blackburn Rovers for hosting Eid prayers on the pitch

A football fan who recently moved to the UK from Sudan said “now I’m feeling like a part of the community” after Blackburn Rovers hosted Eid prayers on their pitch. Hundreds attended Ewood Park on Monday morning – Blackburn say ...

02 May 2022 at 15:55

In Pictures: Communities gather in prayer to mark end of Ramadan

Muslims across the UK and around the world have marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan by praying together in mosques and coming together to eat. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, when Muslims are encouraged to engage ...

02 May 2022 at 13:25

Food & Drink

What do Eid al-Fitr celebrations look – and taste – like for Muslims around the world?

Marking the end of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr is a time for jubilation. After a month of fasting and devotion to Allah, Eid is a beautiful celebration of faith and family. And with over 1.8 billion Muslims all over the world, there ...

27 Apr 2022 at 08:25

City

Hotel Chocolat ‘cautious’ ahead of Easter amid falling sales

The boss of Hotel Chocolat said the retailer is “cautious” about customer sentiment ahead of Easter and Mother’s Day due to the soaring cost of living. The premium chocolate business revealed sales were lower for the past ...

08 Mar 2023 at 11:17

World

In Pictures: More Muslims celebrate Eid

Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Adha, one of the biggest holidays in the Islamic calendar, with full meat-based feasts. Eid al-Adha, known as the Feast of Sacrifice, coincides with the final rites of the annual hajj in ...

29 Jun 2023 at 11:39

Afghan reflects on ‘disastrous’ day the Taliban took control of his country

An Afghan father living in the UK has described the “disastrous” day the Taliban took control of his country, forcing him to flee with his wife and five children. Eid Mohammad Sultani, who was in Kabul on August 15 ...

15 Aug 2023 at 00:01

Thousands gather across the UK to celebrate Muslim festival of Eid

Thousands of people have gathered across the UK to celebrate the Muslim festival of Eid. Eid al-Fitr, which means the festival of sweets, marks the end of Ramadan, a month-long period of fasting and prayer for ...

10 Apr 2024 at 20:45

At least three people shot at Eid event in Philadelphia

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At least two people shot at Eid event in Philadelphia

At least three people were shot and injured at an Eid al-Fitr event in Philadelphia, police have said. The shooting occurred at around 2.30pm local time, when police at the scene heard about 30 gunshots, ...

10 Apr 2024 at 22:14

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