Thousands gathered across Kent towns to celebrate a major Islamic holiday on Sunday. Muslims dressed in their best attire for Eid ul-Adha prayers at Shah Jalal and Gravesend Central Mosques. Though festivities planned for Riverside Front Park were foiled by rain, the Gravesend and Dartford Muslim Association saw an impressive turnout. Each year, the holiday is celebrated to honour the prophet Abraham’s unconditional surrender to God and his readiness to sacrifice his child. Chairman of the group, Bilal Farooq said: “Eid ul-Adha is a time of gratitude, compassion and unity. “It’s a moment when …
