Over 700 Muslims meet at John Smith’s Stadium in Huddersfield to celebrate Eid

Ahmadiyya Muslim Association in Huddersfield celebrates Eid ‘with gratitude.

Hundreds of Muslims gathered at Huddersfield’s John Smith’s Stadium to celebrate Eid al-Fitr – the ‘festival of breaking the fast’ – which follows the end of Ramadan. Around 700 members of Huddersfield’s Ahmadiyya Muslim Association gathered in a room at the stadium from 9.30 this morning for a day of spiritual reflection and community bonding. Eid al-Fitr takes place the day after the new moon is seen at the end of the month of Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.

Fatihulhaq, the external affairs secretary for the Association, said: “Eid al-Fitr is not only a celebration following the blessed month of Ramadan but also a reminder of the countless blessings Allah bestows upon us. “It teaches us the virtues of self-discipline, charity, and compassion – guidance we embraced during Ramadan and will carry throughout the year.”

Special prayers were offered for world peace and stability, as well as for those suffering from wars, conflicts, and disasters.The celebration was enriched by the distribution of sweets, including chocolates, to all attendees, while food parcels were donated to the less fortunate.A spokesman for the Association said that, under the motto Love for all, Hatred for None, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association had reaffirmed its commitment to promoting peace, community cohesion, and the values of compassion and charity.

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