Two hundred Muslims attended a historic prayer service on the pitch of Croke Park on Friday to mark the Festival of Eid al-Adha. Croke Park has hosted several religious festivals in recent years but it is the first time a Muslim Prayer Service has been held there. Social distancing regulations related to Covid-19 made it impossible to hold a large gathering in a mosque, leading to Shaykh Umar al-Qadri asking Croke Park management for assistance. A worshipper in PPE arrives at Croke Park, Dublin, on the first day of Eid. Archbishop Martin said “today marks a new chapter in the history of Croke Park.

Source: The Irish Times July 31, 2020 11:34 UTC