Friends of Airdrie and Coatbridge Islamic Centre (FACIC) and North Lanarkshire Muslim Women's Alliance were "absolutely thrilled" to hold their first in-person public event in more than two years.Due to the COVID pandemic, the groups had been unable to organise their popular annual community open day gatherings at the Islamic Centre.However, around 800 people joined staff and volunteers from both organisations for a fun-packed "Eid in the Park" event held in Strathclyde Park.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Guests included 10 North Lanarkshire councillors and representatives from Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire, the NHS and social work services.There were multiple stalls on display under beautifully decorated gazebos and visitors got to sample special Biryani and carrot cakes in the tradition of Eid.Arts and crafts, face painting, henna and boat rides wowed the children and there was also space to play football and cricket.
Dr Irfan Jehangir, FACIC chairman, told Lanarkshire Live : "This was our first face-to-face public event since the start of the pandemic and it was wonderful to once again bring the Lanarkshire community together in style. "We used to hold an annual open day at the Islamic Centre but moving to Strathclyde Park gave us much more space and around 800 people were in
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