Eid Ul adha 2024
Continuing To Unite The Community Upon The Sunnah Of Praying Eid Outdoors
Join Us at Prospect Park
Sunday 16th June
Each year, CRM (Cumberland Road Masjid) brings the community together to observe the annual Eid Ul Adha prayer amidst the open expanse of the park, welcoming all to participate in this joyous occasion. This cherished tradition has graced the park’s grounds for the past decade, fostering community spirit and inclusivity. In addition to the prayer, this year’s festivities may include a delightful array of attractions, from a vibrant funfair to bouncy castles, tantalizing food stalls, cake & sweet stalls and potentially other offerings such as clothing stalls, all intended to enrich the experience for everyone to enjoy. As a Masjid with a thriving and expanding community, we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to celebrate this special day in unity and fellowship.
The Importance Of Praying Eid Outdoors
Following the Sunnah, we uphold the tradition of performing the Eid prayer in the open air. This practice is deeply rooted in the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). As narrated by Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri, “The Prophet (PBUH) used to proceed to the Musalla (prayer place) on the days of Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha” (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 956).
The term Musalla traditionally refers to an open space used for large congregational prayers, reflecting the Prophet’s preference for praying outdoors rather than inside a mosque.
Another narration by Jabir bin Abdullah states, “I witnessed the Prophet (PBUH) on the day of Eid. He started with the prayer before the sermon, without any Adhan or Iqamah” (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 885).
This practice emphasises the importance of unity and inclusivity, allowing the entire community to come together in a spacious setting.
Arrival: 8:00 AM
Prayer: 9:00 AM (SHARP)
Khateeb: Sheikh Abu Suhaib
Venue: Prospect Park (RG30 2ND)
Please arrive early and aim to be there by at least 8:20AM. Allow 20 minutes to park and walk to the prayer area.
Plenty of parking will be available at the venue إن شاء الله
Please remember, our actions reflect the teachings of our beautiful religion. Please park responsibly!
For those living close by, follow the sunnah and make your way by foot.
FREE Bouncy Castles
FREE Inflatable Slide and Assault Course
Cake & Sweet Stalls
Ice-Cream Van
Tea
& Much More….
Due to the unavailability of Palmer Park this Eid, we will be moving to Prospect Park (RG30 2ND). (There will be a festival taking place at Palmer Park this year hence why it is unavailable).
Instead Prospect Park has been allocated to us as the best option available which is great as it is much bigger and has a significantly greater car parking capacity!
Below we can see footage taken during Eid Ul Fitr 2024 at Palmer Park. With an estimated 3000 people in attendance, we are hoping for an even bigger and better experience this Eid Ul Adha 2024 in shaa Allah!