Celebrating Eid al-Adha in Wolverhampton: Prayer Timings and Festivities

Eid al-Adha known as the ‘Feast of the Sacrifice' will be celebrated by thousands of Black Country Muslims tomorrow, joining millions of other worshippers around the world.

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For those in the Wolverhampton, the festival will be marked by Eid prayers as local mosques in the area prepare for the celebrations.

Jamia Masjid Aqsa in Wolverhampton said that they will host two Eid prayers.

With the first Eid prayer, taking place at the mosque, at 6am in the morning tomorrow (May, 27).

Meanwhile, the second Eid prayer is scheduled to take place at West Park at 10.30am, with speeches starting at 9.45am.

How is Eid al-Adha celebrated?

Every Muslim community will celebrate in their own way, but there are typical markers of the holiday that cross different cultures.

For many the celebrations coincide with the school half-term holidays, as many children and teenagers are away on a week-long school holiday.

These include morning congregational prayers at a local mosque, park or even at home.

Typically, these festivities include new clothes, Eid money given to children, family visits and plenty of festive food.

According to Islamic belief, the festival marks the devotion shown by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to God when he showed willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail, though God intervened before the sacrifice.