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Marrakech – Eid Al Fitr, signifying the start of Shawwal, the tenth month in the Islamic lunar calendar, is approaching. The United Kingdom has officially confirmed April 10 as the day of celebration, according to the East London Mosque and London Muslim Centre.
Numerous other nations have designated April 10 as the day of Eid, symbolizing the commencement of Shawwal, the tenth month in the Islamic calendar.
According to BBC Good Food, in Muslim-majority nations, Eid celebrations often extend over three consecutive days, whereas Muslims in the UK typically have a single day off from work or school to observe the occasion.
The 2021 UK census revealed that Muslims residing in England and Wales accounted for 3,868,133 individuals, constituting approximately 6.5% of the total population.
Since Muslims use the lunar calendar, the Gregorian date of Eid al-Fitr varies annually, resulting in Eid occurring approximately eleven days earlier each successive year.
Muslims commemorate the festival through various rituals, among them a special prayer held on the morning of Eid. It is recommended to perform this Eid prayer collectively at mosques.
Traditionally, the celebration of Eid Al Fitr involves a range of rituals and practices deeply rooted in Islamic tradition.
Families come together to offer prayers of gratitude and seek blessings for the future.
The atmosphere is imbued with a sense of communal joy and harmony as people exchange greetings, share meals, and give to those in need as an expression of compassion and solidarity.
As Muslims in the United Kingdom prepare to celebrate Eid Al Fitr on April 10, they do so against the backdrop of a vibrant multicultural society that strives to foster understanding among people of different faiths and backgrounds.
