3 days ago
Protests as Muslim community marks Eid al-Adha in Dublin
Over 300 members of the Muslim community have gathered in Dublin to celebrate Eid al-Adha.
The feast of the sacrifice is regarded as the holiest festival in the Muslim calendar and is being celebrated indoors at Croke Park.
A group protested outside the venue as attendees arrived.
Imam Umar Al-Qadri went out and wished them a good morning.
Inside, as the call to prayer began, a woman stood up holding a rosary beads and began to recite the Hail Mary.
She was escorted from the venue by security shouting "shame". She said the grounds were for games and not prayers. Only Catholic prayers.
There was no reaction from members of the Muslim Community who have gathered, which includes children.
Addressing them, Umar al Quadri said the tactics were "not nice or respectable".
He said the doors of mosques are open for Irish people to visit.
He also noted that organisers of today's event include Christians.
