Image source, ReutersImage caption, Eid is both a religious and social occasion, bringing communities together in celebration after RamadanByShehnaz KhanWest MidlandsPublished20 March 2026 Thousands of people descended on a Birmingham park for what has become the biggest Eid celebration in Europe. Roads around Small Heath Park were packed as Muslims came from all over the Midlands to pray together. The festival marks the ends a month of fasting for Ramadan and is a time of togetherness, celebration and community for Muslims worldwide. Last March marked the first time in three years that the event could be held outdoors after rain washed out celebrations in 2023 and 2024. And Friday's weather brought out huge crowds. Eid al-Fitr, which means "the festival of the breaking of the fast", begins when a new moon is sighted in the evening sky. The celebration is a time of reflection and unity, where families and friends get together to share meals and exchange gifts.
Published: March 20, 2026 4:38 pm
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