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Hundreds of worshippers have gathered at Cardiff Castle to celebrate Eid as part of Wales first Covid pilot event programme.
More than 300 people are expected to attend Eid at the Castle , which is designed to test the safe return of events following the coronavirus pandemic. It is the largest outdoor event since March last year.
Organised by the Muslim Council of Wales, Cardiff Council and the Welsh Government, all attendees will need to bring evidence of a recent negative swab test and a lateral flow test as well as a ticket to the event.
Attendees have had to present a negative swab test and a lateral flow test
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Sporting matches, festivals and theatre events will have live crowds as part of trials to manage the return of audiences as Covid restrictions ease.
The first event to run a test will be an Eid celebration at Cardiff Castle in the next few days.
The Welsh government said attendance would be strictly controlled.
There are nine trial events on the list:
12-14
15 May Tafwyl Welsh language festival at Cardiff Castle - 500 people
18 May Newport County v Forest Green Rovers League Two play-off
20 May business event, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport - 100 people