Today Muslims in the UK and all over the world will be celebrating Eid ul-Fitr, marking the end of the Ramadan.
Typically lasting from one to three days, Eid ul-Fitr is a time for forgiveness and making amends.
During Eid ul-Fitr, it is customary for Muslims to visit a mosque and participate in prayer before sitting down with family and friends for their first daylight meal after a month of fasting during Ramadan.
Well-wishers often greet each other by saying “Eid Mubarak” – which means “happy holiday.”
When is Eid ul-Fitr in London?
In the UK this year, Eid will be celebrated on June 4.
The exact date of Eid ul-Fitr is determined by the first sighting of the new moon. The end of Ramadan is marked on the 29th day if a new moon is sighted, but if not it extends to the 30th day.
The moon was partly visible in London yesterday, so many Muslims will celebrate Eid ul-Fitr today.
What are the Eid prayer times for London?
Dozens of Mosques released their prayer times for Eid ul-Fitr last night. These include:
East London Mosque
7:00am
8:30am
9:30am
10:30am
11:30am
Regents Park Mosque
7:00am
8:00am
9:00am
10:00am
11:00am
12:00pm
Finsbury Park Mosque
8:00am
9:00am
10:00am
11:00am
For more information on Eid prayer times, check with your local mosque.
