Announcement made about massive open-air Eid prayer in Cardiff

Muslims across Wales are expected to celebrate Eid ul-fitr marking the end of Ramadan

Hundreds of people across Cardiff are coming together this week to celebrate Eid with a large open-air prayer in the city. The moon sighting took place on Wednesday, March 18, and with Saudi Arabia confirming that the crescent was not visible, Muslims following the ruling of Saudi Arabia, will complete a 30-day Ramadan and are expected to celebrate Eid on Friday.

Two Cardiff mosques, Dar Ul Isra Mosque and Al-Manar Centre, are hosting an Eid prayer at Blackweir Fields on the morning of Friday, March 20, at 9.30 am.

Both Dar Ul Isra Mosque and Al-Manar Centre are well-established parts of Cardiff’s Muslim community, based in the Cathays area. Stay in the know by making sure you’re receiving our daily newsletter

They serve a large and diverse population and play a key role throughout the year, hosting daily prayers and community events, as well as providing educational and charitable initiatives.

The event follows a similar gathering last year at Roath Recreation Ground, which drew hundreds of people from across Wales to mark the end of Ramadan together.

Eid is one of the most important dates in the Islamic calendar and marks the end of Ramadan. It is typically celebrated with a special morning prayer, followed by time spent with family and friends, as well as acts of charity.

The exact date of Eid is determined by the sighting of the new moon, meaning it can vary depending on where in the world it is observed.

Because of this, some communities in the UK follow announcements made in Saudi Arabia, where the holy cities of Mecca and Medina are located, while others rely on local sightings.

Despite potential differences in timing, the celebrations bring communities together, with a strong turnout expected in Cardiff as people gather once again to mark the occasion.

Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. This year, Ramadan began on the evening of Tuesday, February 17, with Muslims around the world fasting from dawn until sunset throughout the month.