Holding Eid prayers at Dublin’s Croke Park is a powerful symbol of religious unity during the pandemic, an Islamic leader said (Niall Carson/PA)Holding Eid prayers at Dublin’s “iconic” Croke Park sports ground is a powerful symbol of religious unity during the pandemic, an Islamic leader has said. Dr Umar Al-Qadri said: “We are all showing together a message of peace, a message of unity, a message of humanity.”Expand Close Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri. Photo: Gerry Mooney / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri. The religious leader said Ireland had demonstrated it is an open and accepting society following his request to use Croke Park. Dr Al-Qadri said Croke Park is part of Ireland’s DNA, something every person has been brought up with.

Source: Irish Independent July 31, 2020 10:41 UTC