Eid ul-Adha 2022 events in London: when is Eid, and activities near me to celebrate Islamic holiday?

The Islamic celebration of Eid-al-Adha will be celebrated by Muslims around the world later this month, with many in London set to take part.

Eid-al-Adha is one of two Eid’s that muslims worldwide recognise and celebrate each year.

With worldwide celebrations expected to take place during Eid-al-Adha, here are some events taking place in London

When is Eid-al-Adha 2022?

Different to a lot of annual celebrations and recognised important dates, the date of Eid al-Adha varies every year, as Islam follows a lunar calendar.

Eid lasts for a period of three days, and this year it is expected to fall on Saturday, 9 July 2022 - but is dependent on moon sightings.

This Eid lasts for four days, meaning it would come to an end at sunset on Wednesday, 13 July this year.

What is Eid-al-Adha?

In Islam, there are two Eid celebrations.

The first of these is Eid-ul-Fitr which is celebrated at the end of the month-long fasting of Ramadan, and is a celebration to signal the end of Ramasdan.

Eid-al-Adha is the second of these, and is widely considered to be the bigger of the two.

On Eid al-Adha, the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim is remembered. Prophet Ibrahim sacrificed his son Ismail as an act of obedience to Allah’s command.

To remember his sacrifice, it is common to help the poor and needy, and give their own sacrifice which is known as Qurbani.

How is Eid-al-Adha celebrated?

Like most events and celebrations, each person or family can celebrate as they wish but, traditionally, the day is spent celebrating with family, friends and loved ones, often wearing new or best attire and the giving of gifts.

Are there any Eid-al-Adha events in London?

Eid-al-Adha craft

This event is aimed at younger ones, but anyone can get involved! It is being held at the Hale End Library and you’re encouraged to join in our Eid-Ul-Adha craft by making and decorating a prayer mat.

It’s a shorter event lasting just one hour from 3:30pm - 4:30pm on Friday 8 July. You can register for free on Eventbrite.

Hale End Library, Castle Avenue, London, E4 9QD

Eid craft and henna tattoos

To celebrate the events, there will be craft and henna tattoos at the Lea Bridge Library. The event can be found inside the library over by the children’s area.

The event will take place before the official date of Eid, and will be held on Thursday 7th July starting from 4pm till 5pm.

Lea Bridge Library, Lea Bridge Road, London, E10 7HU

Eid in the park

Saving arguably the best until last this is one you will not want to miss out on.

Starting at 9pm and lasts until 7pm, entry costs £2, but kids under three get in for free, with unlimited rides all day for £20 are available to purchase at the door.

The last event here saw a whopping 3,000 people turn up, which gives a nod to the fun you have in store.

The list of rides available are:

• Dodgems
• Funhouse 
• Bungee Trampolines
• Ferris Wheel 
• Roller Coaster 
• Extreme Frogs
• Freak Out
• Tea Cups
• Jets Ride
• Monster Trucks
• Children’s Soft Play Centre
• Children’s Bumper Cars

The list of stalls are:

• Souk Zone
• Henna
• Food
• Children Zone
• Ice Cream
• Arts And Crafts
• BBQ
• Clothes
• Picnic Area

There’s much more too including a food zone, ice cream and more.

Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.