The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms for parts of Greater Manchester today.
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Eid is right around the corner and will see Muslims all across Greater Manchester celebrate with friends and families.
Eid al-Fitr is an extremely significant day in the Islamic calendar and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan which has seen Muslims all around the world partake in a period of fasting. Eid al-Fitr is celebrated on a different date each year because it follows the cycle of the moon.
This year, Eid will either be celebrated on Friday, April 21 or Saturday, April 22. Timings and dates vary according to the country a person is in as well as what tradition a person may follow.
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This means many Muslims across Greater Manchester may celebrate Eid on a separate day from others. Fortunately, there are celebration events for Eid taking place all across the region which have factored this in, with some events holding two-day celebrations so everyone can get involved.
We've taken a look at some of the Eid celebrations happening across Greater Manchester this weekend.
Platt Fields Park will once again be host to one of Manchester's biggest Eid celebrations. The event will be held on both Friday and Saturday.
Muslims from all across the region are expected to join in congregational prayer in the morning with the rest of the day allowing many to celebrate with their families at the funfair. Food and drink will also be available on the site across the two days.
Prayer times on both days are yet to be announced.
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Berries Field Park will hold outdoor prayers for Eid from 9.30am on Friday and Saturday. Stalls will also be available supplying food, drink, and games to play for the whole family.
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The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms for parts of Greater Manchester today.
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