Dudley Borough Interfaith Network

Yesterday was the final day of Eid for many Muslims in the UK, and cross the world.  Eid Mubarak means Happy Eid.

From Ramadantimetable.co.uk: Eid-Ul-Fitr is the feast that marks the end of the month-long Ramadan fasting. It begins with great excitement. On the last evening of the fast, Muslims wait patiently to find out whether the following day is Eid. Once Eid day is confirmed Muslims call all their friends, families and relatives and congratulate them on a very successful fast.

Eid is a very festive day, as relatives and friends come together. Children get gifts and presents off of their family, friends and relatives. Special food and sweets are prepared and the houses are decorated and prepared for guests and relatives. This is also the last day for sending *Zakat. People also go and visit the cemetery to remember their loved ones who have departed from this world. Eid is a day of tears and joy, forgiveness and love.

The start of Eid depends on the sighting of the moon to mark the end of the month.  Different communities follow sightings in different countries and by different authorities.

Our thanks to members of Dudley Central Mosque who welcomed us to join them in breaking the fast this week.

Around 60 people came together in the new community centre next to the Mosque, learned a little about Ramadan and as the time came to break the fast, shared a glorious meal together.  Radio Ramadan is also operating from the centre, and several people joined in the radio show, including Anne Millward, leader of the Council and members of Overend Methodist Church.

Following the meal, many guests chose to tour the mosque, with one group of inquisitive teenagers event visiting the Morgue and learning about the preparation of bodies.  A great evening, and one long remembered for many.  If you are interested in visiting the mosque, please do let us know.  You can learn more about Ramadan here.

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