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BBC News
4 days ago
- Climate
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Thousands gather for Wolverhampton Eid al-Adha celebrations
Eid celebrations in Wolverhampton have been described as "majestic" as 5,000 descended on a city park for prayers and Muslim community gathered in West Park earlier to celebrate Eid al-Adha, known as the "feast of sacrifice".People also attended Jamia Masjid Al-Aqsa, the city's central councillor Sohail Khan said it was an "amazing turnout with a great atmosphere and a brilliant day". "The day has been full of families and laughter, it's been majestic," said Mr Khan. "It's about family, community, praying and meeting people."Eid al-Adha lasts four days and coincides with the later part of the Hajj - the annual pilgrimage to commemorates prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son on God's is Eid al-Adha?Mr Khan said Eid gave people the chance to reconnect with people when life becomes busy."We had people from different cultures together, we had the deputy mayor Paul Singh turn up, and the energy minister from Malawi who was visiting the area," he added. In Birmingham, the Faizan E Diyar E Madina mosque in Sparkhill hosted a dinner for people celebrating Eid away from home."Eid is a time of joy, connection, and togetherness but for many students and professionals living away from their families, it can also feel a little quiet," organisers said."That's why we're coming together to create a space where no-one has to celebrate Eid alone."Some Eid celebrations, including an event at Handsworth Park hosted by the Eden Foundation, have been cancelled on Saturday due to the wet weather forecast."We understand this is disappointing, but the safety and comfort of everyone comes first," the charity said. "May Allah accept all our efforts and grant us a joyful and blessed Eid wherever we are." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Thousands expected for Wolverhampton's Eid-al-Adha celebrations
Thousands of people are preparing for the fifth annual Eid-al-Adha celebration, scheduled to take place in Wolverhampton on year's event saw about 5,000 people attend, and organisers from Jamia Masjid Al-Aqsa, the city's central mosque, are expecting similar numbers this as the "Festival of Sacrifice", Eid-al-Adha is a time when Muslims honour and reflect on the Prophet Ibrahim though prayer and charity year will be the event's third at West Park, having previously been held at Dunstall Park. Sohail Khan, councillor for Tettenhall Regis, said the Eid in the Park event was the largest outdoor congregational prayer in the Black thanked the volunteers and sponsors who have been planning the event for months."I think it's amazing. It's all about unity as well," he added."Bringing it out into the community, to the premier park in Wolverhampton – a beautiful space, with all the gardens around – people really appreciate it."He said the event wold be attend by local councillors and emergency services representatives as well as the Wolves Foundation and local businesses. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
