Eid al-Adha is right around the corner as mosques across the country get ready to host the special prayers.
However, as with other Islamic holidays, there are some disputes over which exact date Eid takes place this year. This is due to the fact that the Islamic calendar is dictated by the cycle of the moon, rather than the sun like modern calendars.
Because of this, different mosques across Greater Manchester will be hosting their Eid prayers on separate days. To help avoid confusion, always check with your local mosque to find out which date and time they will host prayers.
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Some prayers that are being hosted outside may not go forward due to unsettled conditions throughout the week. According to the Met Office, rain has been forecasted across Greater Manchester on Wednesday while Thursday will see more settled conditions with much fewer chances of rain.
We've broken down some of the prayer times for Greater Manchester's largest mosques...
Eid prayers times for mosques across Greater Manchester
Manchester Central Mosque
Manchester Central Mosque announced it will be celebrating Eid al-Adha on Thursday, June 29. A series of special prayers will take place throughout the morning at 7am,8am,9am,10am, and 11am.
Didsbury Mosque
Meanwhile, Didsbury Mosque will be hosting its Eid prayers on Wednesday, June 29 with the first prayer taking place at 7am and the sermon being spoken in Arabic. A second prayer will take place at 8am with an English sermon while the third prayer at 8am will be in Arabic.
The fourth and fifth prayers of the morning will take place at 10am and 11am and will both have sermons in English.
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Rochdale Central Mosque
Rochdale Central Mosque will be hosting Eid prayers on Thursday, June 29 with the first prayers taking place at 5.30am for men only and a second one at 9am for all genders. Prayers will also take place at Springfield Park, Rochdale at 8.30am.
However, if the weather is not suitable for the outside prayers, then they will instead take place in Central Masjid, Darul ILM at 8am and Ashfield Road at 8.30am.
Eid In The Park
The annual Eid In The Park celebration at Platt Fields Park, Fallowfield, will take place on June 28. The prayer, which is expected to gather thousands of attendees, will take place at 9.30am.
After the prayer has concluded, there will be a funfair which includes games and stalls for all famillies.
Eccles & Salford Mosque
Eccles & Salford Islamic Society will be celebrating Eid on Wednesday, June 28, Three prayers will be hosted in the morning at 6.30am, 7.30am, and 9am.
Stockport Islamic Centre
Stockport Islamic Centre will celebrate Eid on Thursday, June 29. Two prayers will be hosted in the morning at 9am and 10am respectively.
Oldham Central Masjid
Oldham Central Masjid will host three Eid prayers on Wednesday, June 28 at 5am, 8am (women only), and 10am.
