Over the past decade, Eid in the Park has become a much-loved community tradition in Manchester, bringing families, neighbours and friends together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan. The event has always been about unity, joy, and strengthening community ties across the city.

Following discussions with Manchester City Council and partner agencies, we would like to share an important update regarding arrangements for Eid al-Fitr in March 2026.

Change to Prayer Arrangements (March 2026):

After careful consideration, the organised Eid prayer will not take place at Platt Fields Park or the Platt Lane Sports Complex in March 2026. This decision has been made to ensure that all arrangements meet the necessary safety and operational requirements associated with gatherings of this scale. We kindly ask members of the community not to travel to Platt Fields Park expecting to attend the Eid prayer, as the organised prayer gathering will not take place there this March.

Alternative Prayer Arrangements Across Manchester:

Manchester has a strong network of mosques and community centres that host multiple Eid prayer sessions every year.In particular, Alfurqan Masjid and Islamic Centre, one of the largest mosques in the city, has confirmed that it will host several Eid prayer sessions to help accommodate members of the community who would normally attend Eid in the Park. We encourage everyone to attend their local mosques or neighbourhood prayer arrangements, many of which will organise multiple sessions on Eid morning to welcome worshippers safely and comfortably.

Family Funfair

While the organised prayer gathering will not take place, the family funfair at Platt Fields Park will still go ahead as planned. Families are welcome to attend and enjoy the celebrations from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, providing an opportunity for the community to come together later in the day in a family- friendly atmosphere.

Looking Ahead - Ei d i n the Park Returns i n May 2026

We are pleased to confirm that Eid in the Park will return later this year in May 2026, where we will celebrate together again as a community. The March change is a one-off adjustment for this particular Eid, and we look forward to welcoming families back for the full Eid Park experience in May.

Celebrating Eid as a Community

Eid remains a time of joy, generosity, and togetherness. We encourage families to celebrate safely with loved ones, neighbours, and local communities across Manchester. We would also like to thank the many volunteers, community organisations, and partners who have supported Eid in the Park over the years and helped make it a positive and memorable event for the city.

We wish everyone celebrating a joyful and peaceful Eid Mubarak.

Eid in the Park
Organising Committee Manchester.