Traffic measures for EID-UL-FITR in Southall
Wed 07 Aug 2013
Whether the Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Thursday or Friday depended on the sighting of the crescent moon.
If a crescent moon was visible today in the UK, then Eid-ul-Fitr would be on Thursday. No crescent moon will be visible in the UK.
If no crescent moon is visible in the UK, it is acceptable to follow sightings in neighbouring countries like Morocco or Saudi Arabia or any where else.
Three mosques will be celebrating Eid on Thursday and one will be celebrating it on Friday.
The mosques will be overflowing with worshippers in the morning, with 4 services at each mosque starting as early as 6:30 am.
In the evening traffic restrictions may be in force in Southall to tackle any anti-social behaviour.
Driving into Southall should be avoided as traffic exclusion zones may be in place in the evening. Even residents will have to carry some form of identity or other document to be allowed into the zone.
The Eid prayer times are:
Abubakr mosque, The Broadway - 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 and 10:00 am
Central Jamia Masjid, Montague Waye - 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 am
The Darussalam Masjid & Cultural Centre will be have their Eid prayers at 10 am in Ealing Common. From 8 am to 6 pm they will be having an Eid in the Park. Apart from Eid prayer there will be fun fair rides, outdoor games, stalls, food and drink.
Jamia Masjid on Townsend Road will be celebrating Eid on Friday. The Prayers times will be 7:00, 8:15, 9:15 and 10:30 am
Local Police Officers will ensure that those people who are celebrating can 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.
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