People attend the East London Mosque & London Muslim Centre in east London for a Ramadan service. (PA) Muslims across the world are celebrating Eid today as the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end. Saudi Arabia s Supreme Court announced that Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated today, Thursday, May 13. Islam’s holy month has seen Muslims fasting from dawn until sunset in preparation for Eid. Also known as Eid al-Fitr, celebrations will mark the end of Ramadan’s fasting and the start of a new month, Shawwal. Many of the usual festivities, including large indoor gatherings with extended family and friend, for example, are still not possible this year as the UK strives to minimise the spread of the virus.
People attend the East London Mosque & London Muslim Centre in east London for a Ramadan service. (PA) Muslims across the world are celebrating Eid today as the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end. Saudi Arabia s Supreme Court announced that Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated today, Thursday, May 13. Islam’s holy month has seen Muslims fasting from dawn until sunset in preparation for Eid. Also known as Eid al-Fitr, celebrations will mark the end of Ramadan’s fasting and the start of a new month, Shawwal. Many of the usual festivities, including large indoor gatherings with extended family and friend, for example, are still not possible this year as the UK strives to minimise the spread of the virus.
LONDON: One of Britain’s leading imams has urged British Muslims to exert caution and continue to observe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions on personal contact and indoor gatherings during Eid celebrations.
Qari Asim, chairman of the Mosques and Imams National Advisory Board, said it would be “excruciatingly painful” to celebrate Eid without gathering in numbers and embracing loved ones but that everyone should “take that extra step” to keep people safe before restrictions are lifted.
Thursday marks the end of the second Ramadan Muslims in Britain have spent adhering to restrictions on personal contact and large gatherings both of which are hallmarks of traditional Ramadan and Eid celebrations.
Last modified on Thu 13 May 2021 15.23 EDT
Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Britain were muted for the second year in a row amid the challenge of holding the religious festival with Covid restrictions in place.
The festival marks the end of Ramadan and typically starts with people attending mosque for morning prayers followed by family and friends getting together for a celebratory meal.
However, families and mosques have had to adapt again this year. The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) urged worshippers to “take the utmost care when protecting our loved ones and observing public health guidance”.
Mosques have sought to adapt their services to ensure Eid prayers are Covid-safe, restricting large indoor gatherings.
People attend the East London Mosque & London Muslim Centre in east London for a Ramadan service. (PA) MUSLIMS across the world are celebrating Eid today as the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end. Saudi Arabia s Supreme Court announced that Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated today, Thursday, May 13. Islam’s holy month has seen Muslims fasting from dawn until sunset in preparation for Eid. Also known as Eid al-Fitr, celebrations will mark the end of Ramadan’s fasting and the start of a new month, Shawwal. Many of the usual festivities, including large indoor gatherings with extended family and friend, for example, are still not possible this year as the UK strives to minimise the spread of the virus.