Muslims from across Northern Ireland have gathered to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Read more:
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One of the largest gatherings was at Colin Glen Leisure Park in west Belfast, where over 1,000 people met.Ramadan, considered one of the holiest months in the Islamic calendar, began on 22 March and during itEid brings that to an end and is therefore a feast day, as well as a religious holiday, and is often marked by family celebrations, gifts and gatherings.The name Eid al-Fitr translates as "the festival of the breaking of the fast".
The community has grown in Northern Ireland in recent years, with the 2021 census recording almost 11,000 Muslims.
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