Eid in the Park - Peterborough

Eid in the Park - Peterborough eidoutside.com Location: Peterborough Central Park, PE1 4DZ. Resail-e-Attaria (Part 1), Laws of Salat, Page 244-245. http://islamqa.org/hanafi/qibla-hanafi/36376

Eid in the Park is a unique opportunity for you and your family to comfortably perform your Eid salah under the open skies of Peterborough in accordance with the traditional practice of the Prophet (saw). OUR HISTORY
AL-Hamdulillah, whilst a number of cities had outdoor prayers for many years, we in 2011 were the first to bring the Eid in the Park concept and branding to the UK. With the support o

f senior islamic scholars within the UK, the Eid in the Park brand and our slogan 'revive the sunnah' has inspired many other UK cities to take on this project. ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP
The majority opinion of all four Islamic schools of thought (including Imam Abu Hanifah) agree that it is better to pray outside than within the mosque for the Eid prayers. Whilst common place in other towns and cities within the UK this practice is now being adopted within Peterborough. If you love to follow the Prophetic example then you will love to pray together outside in the beautiful surroundings of Peterborough Central Park at 9:30am on Eid day inshaAllah. Lots of us complain about the lack of 'unity' - but we will not achieve it until *we* take the first step - encourage your family and friends to join the Muslim community for Eid prayers outside next week inshaAllah. Here are clear opinions from past and present scholars on this topic:
“The practical Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings of God be upon him) was to leave his mosque for the Eid prayers and perform these prayers in the musalla that was at the outer gate of Medina. ”
Zad al-Ma'ad, 1/441, Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah.
“Going out to the prayer-place for Eid prayer is Sunnah, even if the Jaami’ Mosque is large enough to accommodate them. This is the view of the majority of sheikhs and it is the correct view. ”
Fatawa-e-Alamgiri / Fatawa-i-Hindiya , Vol. 1, Page. 118, Compiled by Shah Abdul Rahim (father of Shah Waliullah).
“Sunnah on the day of Eid ul-Fitr...To offer the Eid prayer in the Eid prayer place. That is, one should not offer Eid prayer in the masjid without any valid reason....it is makruh to offer any other prayer on that day at the place where eid prayer is offered - not before the prayer nor after it.”
Bahishti Zewar (Heavenly Ornaments) , The Fiqh of Eid , Sheikh Ashraf Ali al-Thanawi.
“Mustahab Eid day...Performing the Eid Salah at a place that is designated for performing Eid Salah (Eid-Gah).”
Sheikh Muhammad Ilyas Attar. http://www.dawateislami.net/bookslibrary/96/page/272
“It is in itself valid to perform the Eid prayer at the mosque, but in itself superior to perform it in a large open place where people from around town can all congregate together - as this the practice of the Messenger of God (peace and blessings be upon him).”
Sheikh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath.

EID IN THE SQUARE — what a day!Al-hamdulillah, Peterborough came together on Saturday in Cathedral Square for our very f...
02/06/2026

EID IN THE SQUARE — what a day!
Al-hamdulillah, Peterborough came together on Saturday in Cathedral Square for our very first Eid in the Square, and what a celebration it was.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. You truly showed that this city can lead the way in coming together to celebrate as one. A special mention to all the little ones, whether you had your face painted, wrote your name in Arabic calligraphy, enjoyed delicious food from the stalls, or sat back to the soothing nasheeds from SHAAM, we hope there was something for everyone. We had great coverage from BBC News and Peterborough Telegraph.

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful volunteers, to Peterborough City Council for helping make it happen, and to our generous sponsors i3MEDIA, Medialogix and Isaac Wholesale.

We're always looking to improve, so if you came along we'd love to hear from you 👉 https://forms.gle/mQKpLS4DVjBinTsT8

JazakAllah Khair, Peterborough.

See you next year inshaAllah! 💚

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Eid in the Square: Peterborough's positivity shines through at cultural celebration

30/05/2026

Shaam!

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We are ready for Peterborough! Eid Mubarak!

29/05/2026

We are excited to be joining in the fun at the upcoming Eid in the Square celebration in Cathedral Square!

🙏🏽Saturday 30 May
🙏🏽12pm – 5pm
🙏🏽Cathedral Square, Peterborough City Centre

Join artists Laiba and Shahzia at our Arabic calligraphy bookmarking activity, suitable for all ages (3+)
- Free and all materials provided
- Learn to write Eid Mubarak in Arabic
- Decorate, customise, and get creative
- Make your own bookmark or thank you card to take home
- Suitable for all skill levels – simple activities for adults and children alike

There will be a whole range of activities and stalls for everyone to join in the celebration of Eid, Islamic culture and community. Follow Eid in the Park on socials for the full programme.

See you there!
PP team. 🙏🏽

29/05/2026

EID IN THE SQUARE IS HERE!
The team behind Eid in the Park is bringing you a brand new celebration, right in the heart of the city, and we'd love for you to join us!

This is a day to celebrate Eid and the wonderful diversity that makes our city so special. Everyone is welcome, whatever your faith or background. 💚

📅 Saturday 30 May
🕛 12pm to 5pm
📍 Cathedral Square, Peterborough
🎟️ FREE entry, all welcome

Here's what's in store:
🎤 Live entertainment
🎨 Kids' activities, face painting and crafts
🌿 Beautiful henna
✍️ Calligraphy workshops
🛍️ Market and food stalls
☕ And so much more!

💝 A little idea to make the day extra special:
If you can, bring a small gift (no more than £5, think chocolates, toys, flowers or sweets) to give to another family on the day. It's completely optional, but imagine a square full of little acts of kindness between neighbours and strangers. That, to us, is the true spirit of Eid. 🤲

So come along, bring the whole family, and help us make this first-ever Eid in the Square one to remember.

👉 Please LIKE and SHARE this post so the whole of Peterborough can join the celebration!

🔗 More info: www.eidoutside.com
📩 [email protected]

Special thanks to Peterborough City Council for their support. Also big thanks to our sponsors: Isaac Wholesale, Medialogix and i3MEDIA.

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