AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Muslims from Wolverhampton and nearby areas will celebrate Eid Al-Adha by gathering in large numbers for the first Eid prayer at one of the city's parks.
The event, organized by Jamia Masjid Al-Aqsa Wolverhampton Central Mosque, will be on Wednesday, June 28, and is expected to attract an audience of more than 6,000 people, Express & Star reported.
“We are delighted to hold this special event at West Park to celebrate Eid Al-Adha,” Sohail Khan, Councillor for Tettenhall Regis and a member of the mosque said.
“It is a great way to commemorate one of the most important days in our faith with friends, family, and the wider community.
This event is the first time to hold a Muslim prayer in West Park, following a successful first event in 2019 at Peace Green Park and a return event in Dunstall Park in 2022.
Attended by community leaders, it will begin at 9.15am, with prayers taking place at 10:30am. Free refreshments will be available and all are welcome to attend the celebrations.
“To be able to have the prayers in West Park marks a significant milestone for the Muslim community of Wolverhampton,” Khan added.
Eid Al-Adha, or “Feast of Sacrifice”, marks the end of the Hajj season and is one of the two most important Islamic celebrations.
It begins with special prayers to mark the day, Muslims then offer udhiyah, a ritual that commemorates the great act of sacrifice Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismail were willing to make for the sake of Allah.
Last April, thousands of Muslims gathered for Eid prayer at Small Heath Park in the event organized by Birmingham mosque Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre (GLMCC).
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