Eid al-Fitr LIVE as Manchester's Muslims come together to celebrate the end of Ramadan

Many Muslims across Manchester will mark the end of Ramadan today (April 21) to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.

Mosques all across the city will be hosting special Eid prayers throughout the day while some have organised larger pray spaces outside, such as in Platt Fields Park. The park in Fallowfield will host Eid in The Park celebrations. Eid is one of two major holidays celebrated by Muslims all over the globe, because of this it holds a lot of importance for observers.

Traditionally, Eid prayers begin at sunset on the night the crescent moon is first sighted but many mosques will offer to do Eid prayers the following morning. Once prayers are finished, Muslims will visit their relatives and friends to wish them a happy Eid and often exchange gifts or sweets.

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Some events will also be held over the weekend to accommodate some Muslims who may choose to celebrate Eid on Saturday instead of today. This means as many Muslims as possible will be able to spend the weekend visiting friends and family in order to wish them an Eid Mubarak and celebrate together.

Follow our live blog as our reporters cover morning prayers held at Greater Manchester Mosques this morning....

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Today's Eid will likely be bustling with a positive vibe as many will feel that this is the first Eid since the pandemic where there are no fears of Covid restrictions.

This means many mosques and community centres have been able to organise celebrations without any worries.

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