On Friday 31st July Muslims in the UK celebrated one of the holiest days of the Islamic calendar, Eid Al Adha, an occasion which symbolises devotion and sacrifice. Eid celebrations this year were sober, with socially distanced or virtual prayers and the last minute northern lockdown meant many were unable to celebrate as they had planned.
More than 300 NHS workers have lost their lives on the frontline from COVID-19. We were humbled that 20 mosques around the country, from Liverpool, Manchester, London, Birmingham, Southampton and several others, supported the campaign to honor our colleagues and remember their service, devotion and sacrifice. Imams read moving tributes, prayers and poems of the “Army in Blue”. There were posters displaying the names of the 300+ NHS workers and “Thank you NHS” messages.
The campaign was delivered in collaboration with Turn To Love.
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