Dear Muslim brothers and sisters,

The Management Committee of the Eccles Mosque have agreed that Eid al-Fitr will be on Sunday 24th May 2020.

May Allah accept our fasting and prayers during Ramadan.

Don’t forget to pay your Zakat al-Fitr. The minimum amount is £5 per person. It is compulsory on every Muslim adult or child and has to be paid before Salat-ul Eid. You can pay your Fitrana online or to the Masjid office within the last 10 days of Ramadan. It must be paid before you perform your Eid prayer.

Bank details for Fitrana:

  • Eccles & Salford Islamic society
  • Sort Code 01-02-96
  • Account No. 41088131
  • Reference: FITRANA

Eid prayers

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, Eccles Mosque and Islamic Society will remain closed during Eid. This means our sunnah of Eid salaah will not be held in the Mosque or any public spaces such as parks or car parks.

The conditions of Eid salaah are the same as Jumah salah and we encourage our community to pray this at home with family where possible. Please view the conditions and guidance below for both Shaf’i and Hanafi rulings.

Download Eid prayers at home guide

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Zakatul Fitr

Originally this was the giving of a certain amount of food to the needy, but nowadays most people give money to pay for the food. This has been set at £5, and should be paid for each and every member of the family, including children.

Bank details for Fitrana:

  • Eccles & Salford Islamic society
  • Sort Code 01-02-96
  • Account No. 41088131
  • Reference: FITRANA

Zakatul Fitr can be paid from the beginning of Ramadan; we advise people to do so as early as possible, to make it easier to reach the needy recipients in time.

The latest it can be given is just before the Eid prayer, but delaying it this long means there’s no time to get food to the needy for Eid day. Remember, in the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), people gave food directly to the needy, so there was no delay.

The Eccles and Salford Islāmic Society will collect your Zakatul Fitr, or you can use one of the many registered Muslim charities.

Abu Dharr (r.a.) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (s.a.w.s.) said:

“Those who have much wealth (in this world) will be the least rewarded (in the Hereafter) except those who do like this and like this (i.e., spend their money in charity).”