News stories tagged as "Eid"

Mayor shares Eid greetings

Published at: Thursday 20 April 2023 at 12:19 pm

The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun Suleman Khonat, has recorded a video message to share Eid greetings with everyone who’ll be celebrating this weekend.

Celebrating safely this Eid

Published at: Monday 19 July 2021 at 11:26 am

As Muslim residents get ready for Eid-al-Adha, the Council Leader shares his message of celebrating cautiously.

Leader of the Council shares Eid greeting

Published at: Wednesday 12 May 2021 at 12:29 pm

On the eve of Eid ul-Fitr, Coun Mohammed Khan CBE has shared a video message with greetings for another unusual Eid.

Working together to keep Ramadan worshippers safe

Published at: Monday 10 May 2021 at 1:57 pm

As Eid approaches, leaders of two local mosques have told us what it has meant to them to be able to have Ramadan prayers in the mosque after having to stay closed last year.

Visiting the cemetery safely on Laylat al-Qadr & Eid

Published at: Wednesday 5 May 2021 at 1:27 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Lancashire Council of Mosques are offering advice to Muslim residents on keeping themselves safe while observing Islamic traditions of visiting the cemetery.

MasterChef’s Moonira looks forward to cooking for family & friends

Published at: Thursday 22 April 2021 at 6:05 pm

MasterChef contestant Moonira Hinglotwala is looking forward to cooking for people and entertaining family and friends again once restrictions ease.

Lancashire Public Health leads’ advice for religious festivals

Published at: Monday 29 March 2021 at 4:25 pm

With Easter, Ramadan and Eid all coming up, the three Directors of Public Health in Lancashire have issued safety advice for faith communities.

Advice on staying safe this Eid al Adha

Published at: Monday 27 July 2020 at 7:44 pm

With Eid al Adha coming up later this week, Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public Health is sharing advice to our Muslim communities on how to celebrate safely.

An interfaith message for Eid in lockdown

Published at: Friday 22 May 2020 at 3:26 pm

People of all faiths have joined together to share a message of love and understanding as Eid-ul-Fitr approaches.

Public safety prompts restrictions to cemetery visits on Eid

Published at: Monday 18 May 2020 at 5:31 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has announced that there will be limited vehicle access to Pleasington cemetery between 8.30am and 12noon on Eid-ul-Fitr, which is expected to fall on Saturday 23, Sunday 24 or Monday 25 May.

Eid in the Park

Published at: Wednesday 13 June 2018 at 12:15 pm

As part of Eid Festival 2018, Eid prayers followed by a two day festival will take place in Corporation Park in Blackburn.