All of Southall will be celebrating Eid-al-Fitr on Wednesday 10th April 2024 as there were no moon crescent sightings on Monday evening.

The mosques will be overflowing with worshippers in the morning, with 5 to 6 services at each mosque starting as early as 6:15 am.

The Police advised that "EID celebrations will be taking place in Southall this evening (Tuesday). Please expect large crowds and heavy traffic along Uxbridge Road. Policing teams are on duty to ensure the safety for all in attendance. Happy EID."

Southall and Southall Broadway is well known for very bad traffic congestion. The festivities and issues will start on Tuesday evening and resume on Wednesday evening. Find alternatives routes of travel.

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The Eid salah times are:

Jamia Masjid, Townsend Road - 6:45, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 11:00 and 12:00
AbuBakr Mosque, The Broadway - 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 9:30 and 10:30
Central Jamia Masjid, Montague Waye – 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 and 10:00
Darussalam, Masjid, Hayes Rd - 8:30 and 9:30

Before the Eid prayer, a fitrana (charitable donation) must be given before the end of the month of Ramadan, for the love of Almighty. It is obligatory on every self-supporting adult Muslim who has food in excess of their needs. It is to provide food for the needy. The monetary value (of the food) is approximately £5. This amount needs to be paid for EVERY member of the household.

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The mosques, local council and the Police advise that those people who are celebrating do so safely, peacefully and without unwelcome disturbances, whilst at the same time minimising the disruption caused to other communities, residents, businesses and transport systems.

Anyone who intends to visit family or friends during the celebrations of Eid-ul-Fitr in the Southall, is encouraged to use public transport.

Eid Mubarak.