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Friday, August 22, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 73
Around 5,000 Muslims gathered at Alexandra Park for the seventh bi-annual Auckland Eid Day celebrations. The event provides an opportunity for all Muslims within the Auckland region to gather for the celebrations of Eid Al-Adha, one of the two annual Islamic festivals. The day marks the end of the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, where Muslims commemorate and celebrate prophet Ibrahim’s full obedience to God. Muslims around the world celebrate this occasion.
The day started off with an outdoor prayer conducted t 8:45am followed with the opening of the Eid Market. A diverse collection of food and educational stalls were present to show off the different cultures within the Muslim community. There were also games and a petting zoo for the kids to enjoy throughout the day.
“Praying outdoors has always been considered a dream for local Muslims, as Auckland weather has never been predictable enough to allow us to set up outside, “Auckland Eid Day operations manager Javed Dadabhai says. Dadabhai goes on to add, “despite not having electricity throughout the day, the overall event was a success with a smile on everyone’s face.”
Around 5,000 Muslims gathered at Alexandra Park for the seventh bi-annual Auckland Eid Day celebrations. The event provides an opportunity for all Muslims within the Auckland region to gather for the celebrations of Eid Al-Adha, one of the two annual Islamic festivals. The day marks the end of the...
Around 5,000 Muslims gathered at Alexandra Park for the seventh bi-annual Auckland Eid Day celebrations. The event provides an opportunity for all Muslims within the Auckland region to gather for the celebrations of Eid Al-Adha, one of the two annual Islamic festivals. The day marks the end of the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, where Muslims commemorate and celebrate prophet Ibrahim’s full obedience to God. Muslims around the world celebrate this occasion.
The day started off with an outdoor prayer conducted t 8:45am followed with the opening of the Eid Market. A diverse collection of food and educational stalls were present to show off the different cultures within the Muslim community. There were also games and a petting zoo for the kids to enjoy throughout the day.
“Praying outdoors has always been considered a dream for local Muslims, as Auckland weather has never been predictable enough to allow us to set up outside, “Auckland Eid Day operations manager Javed Dadabhai says. Dadabhai goes on to add, “despite not having electricity throughout the day, the overall event was a success with a smile on everyone’s face.”
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