Ipswich’s First Open-Air Eid Al Fitr Salaah

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Ipswich’s First Open-Air Eid Al Fitr Salaah

Eid In The Park Ipswich Select Committee at Christchurch Park, Ipswich

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Join us for the open air Eid Al Fitr Salaah in Christchurch Park Ipswich (on the Mansion lawn), where everyone from Suffolk and East Anglia is warmly invited. 9th or 10th of April 2024 (depending on the sighting of moon)

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Celebrating Unity and Inclusivity

In a landmark event for the community of Ipswich, the serene beauty of Christchurch Park’s mansion lawn will witness a historic moment on either the 9th or 10th of April, depending on the moon sighting, as it hosts the town’s inaugural open-air Eid Al Fitr Salaah, or congregational prayer. This significant occasion marks not only a cultural milestone but also a testament to the spirit of unity and inclusivity that thrives within our diverse community.

Event Schedule

Entry: 8:00 am
Official Opening: 9:00 am by Mayor and sponsors
Public Lectures (Bayaan): 9:10 am
Eid Al Fitr Prayer (Jama’ah): 9:30 am
Eid Al Fitr sermon (Khutbah): 9:40 am
Du’a (supplication) 9:50 am
Event close: 10:00 am

What to Bring

Prayer mats (must)
Picnic mats (highly recommended)
Cash for donations (as mush as you can, Insha’Allah)
Check our page for any cancellations due to bad weather. In such cases, please attend your local mosque

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