Following the Eid-al Adha celebrations from 16th June – 18th June, MCB proudly delivered our annual “Eid with Refugees” campaign. This marks the second year of our initiative dedicated to supporting and collaborating with refugees through mosques, community centres, and Islamic organisations.
The “Eid with Refugees” campaign coincided with Refugee Week (17th June – 23rd June), with the theme “Our Home.” The Week’s theme highlighted the importance of providing refugees with a sense of belonging within their new communities. Inspired by this sentiment, mosques and community centres across the UK organised Eid events for refugees and asylum seekers over the weekend, 22nd-23rd June.
These celebrations aimed to create a warm and welcoming environment, allowing guests to engage in community-based festivities and experience the joyous spirit of Eid. Through these events, we sought to foster a sense of inclusion and happiness among refugees, helping them form lasting relationships with their local communities.
Participant highlights included:
Finsbury Park Mosque hosted its “Celebrate Eid with Refugees” event, inviting 100 refugees and many other families. The local mayor joined the celebrations, distributing more than 70 gifts to the children.
Khizra Mosque in Manchester invited refugees to an “Eid Fun Day” at the mosque, featuring bouncy castles, outdoor activities, and games, creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere for all.
We were delighted to hear that many of the refugees attending the celebrations had a brilliant day and felt truly grateful to be included in the festivities. They shared their letters of thanks too.