eid al adha 2026 is referenced as the later festival as Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre in Birmingham and city venues prepare large-scale Eid ul-Fitr events for either March 19 or March 20, 2026. The mosque will hold outdoor prayers in Small Heath Park with worshippers asked to arrive from 8: 15 AM ET for a 9: 00 AM ET prayer and family activities running through the day. Organisers cite Saudi moon-sighting announcements and a pattern of community support that has driven expansive plans across Birmingham and Yorkshire.
Eid Al Adha 2026 and mosque planning
Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre (GLMCC) says it will set the Eid ul-Fitr date in line with moon sighting news from Saudi Arabia, noting ties between the Hajj season and the later festival; organisers explicitly reference eid al adha 2026 as the second Eid in the calendar. GLMCC will stage prayers in Small Heath Park on the day declared for Eid. Attendees are asked to arrive from 8: 15 AM ET for a 9: 00 AM ET start; the Robert Wilkinson Funfair will operate in the park from 10: 00 AM ET to 9: 00 PM ET to form part of family celebrations.
GLMCC laid out event guidance: bring prayer mats and a plastic sheet, bring chairs and water for ablutions, try to walk or car-share to avoid congestion, do not park inconsiderately and do not leave children unsupervised. In case of bad weather, GLMCC will move prayers indoors with staggered sessions at 7: 00 AM ET, 8: 00 AM ET, 9: 00 AM ET, 10: 00 AM ET and 11: 00 AM ET to manage large numbers.
GLMCC also highlighted community work during Ramadan, noting donations and welfare activity tied to the festival season and linking that work to planning for eid al adha 2026. The mosque said: “As we plan Eid ul Fitr, we reflect back on the incredible work and generosity seen in Ramadan. GLMCC this year donated over 60 gifts for children at Heartlands Hospital… Our Eid Smiles project collected brand new, original packaged toys for children aged up to 16, donated by parents of GLMCC’s madrasa. “
Star City, local venues and regional events
Star City in Nechells is staging a Family Fun Weekend across March 20–22, with some activities starting on March 18; organisers and venue spokespeople link the weekend to citywide Eid ul-Fitr plans and the wider seasonal calendar that leads towards eid al adha 2026. The Star City programme includes free crafting sessions, face painting and henna at Shobha’s Indian Street Food on March 18 and March 19 from 2: 00 PM ET to 10: 00 PM ET, with prices for some henna services starting from £10 and 10% of proceeds to charity alongside a 20% food discount.
A spokesman for Star City said: “Celebrate Eid with us at Star City – a special time to come together with family, friends and loved ones. Join us for a week filled with creativity, colour and community spirit this March!” Family drop-in crafts run 2: 00 PM ET to 7: 00 PM ET over the weekend, face painting runs 3: 00 PM ET to 7: 00 PM ET raising funds for The Edward’s Trust with a minimum donation of £3, and surprise mascot appearances are scheduled on March 20 and March 21 from 2: 30 PM ET to 8: 00 PM ET.
Across Yorkshire, community centres and mosques have published local programmes and gatherings: a community Eid picnic at Baitul Afiyat Mosque is set for March 21 from 1: 00 PM ET to 4: 30 PM ET; The Broadway shopping centre will host an Eid installation from March 16 to March 29 with a main celebration on March 22 from 12: 00 PM ET to 5: 00 PM ET; and a QTIBPOC Queer Eid event is listed for March 21 from 6: 00 PM ET to 10: 30 PM ET. Regional business and community networking events are also scheduled, with named guest speakers participating in later gatherings tied to the post-Ramadan season.
What’s next
Organisers will await official moon-sighting announcements on March 18 before confirming final dates and logistics; follow-up notices from GLMCC and venue teams will set the definitive schedule and site instructions for attendees. Community leaders urge early arrival, respect for parking and public space measures, and participation in charity-linked activities as the city moves from Eid ul-Fitr into preparations that reference eid al adha 2026. Expect further local updates and practical guidance in the coming days as venues publish final plans and weather contingencies.
