Celebrations take place around West Country to celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Celebrations have occurred in the West Country to mark the end of Ramadan.

Muslims around Bristol celebrate Eid al-Fitr, one of the biggest celebrations in the Islamic calendar.

Eid-al-Fitr means 'festival of the breaking of the fast' and marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting and prayer.

Many organisations around Bristol have expressed “Eid Mubarak”, the traditional greeting meaning ‘blessed’ or ‘happy Eid’.

This includes the Bristol Lord Mayor who expressed his warmest wishes to those celebrating.

Celebrations have taken place around the city including Eid prayer in Rawnsley Park, Easton as well as Gloucestershire Cricket Club, who hosted ‘Bristol’s big Eid Salah’ at the Seat unique stadium.

The University of Bristol have expressed their wishes to students, as well as the University of the West of England who are holding an event next Wednesday 17th to mark the end of Ramadan.

This is open to all students, no matter their faith.

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