THE MUSLIM CELEBRATION of Eid Al Adha is set to take place at Croke Park in the coming month.
It’s been announced today that the GAA headquarters has been chosen as the preferred setting for the celebration of the next major event on the Muslim calendar.
Mosque, like all other places of worship, has been closed since 12 March due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Phase 3 of re-opening Ireland has seen mosques opened again in line with the restrictions that see a maximum of 100 worshippers in an indoor setting.
It has been decided to celebrate Eid Al Adha outdoors with GAA President John Horan welcoming the confirmation of the decision.
He said: “Normally Croke Park and our other stadia would be a hive of activity at this time of the year with the staging of games but we are living through a very different year.
“We are delighted to welcome members of the Muslim Community to Croke Park to mark Eid Al Adha, an important date in the Muslim calendar.
“I believe the staging of this celebration fully supports our commitment to inclusion and a GAA welcome linked to our belief that it’s ‘Where We All Belong’.
“I wish everyone involved in the occasion an enjoyable visit to Croke Park Stadium as it once again shows its suitability and versatility in welcoming visitors to the venue for a wide variety of different events.”
The Irish Muslim Peace and Integration Council Chairperson, Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, spoke on behalf of the organisers.
“Many people living in Ireland who are members of the Muslim faith call Ireland ‘Home’. Irish Muslims have contributed significantly in many sectors across our country, especially the health sector.
“The choice of Croke Park as a venue for Eid ul Adha celebration will be symbolic to Irish Muslims in their ‘dual-identity’ as being both Irish and Muslim and the significance that Croke Park and the GAA have in Irish history.
“The GAA is making great strides in embracing all communities nationwide. Irish Muslim Peace & Integration Council is profoundly grateful to Croke Park for facilitating “Eid at Croke Park” which is a clear demonstration of the GAA’s unflinching commitment to promote social inclusion and intercultural diversity.
“The historic Muslim celebration of Eid Al Adha at Croke Park this year will be a positive representation of Ireland’s growing diversity of many different faiths and communities.
Invitations have been extended to other faith leaders and politicians to attend the Eid Al Adha in Croke Park.”
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What happens if it’s a draw? Replay?
Excellent, hope they get good weather for their celebration.
Are these Protestant Muslims or catholic Muslims?
First the Hagia Sophia and now this! ;)
Might head up for a look myself. 3.30 throw-in I assume?!
Hopefully they won’t sacrifice any animals there
@TL55: no turkey for you this Christmas then?
@TL55: do you mean Kerry supporters ?
Is this a joke
A Muslim gathering
How in the name of god is this being allowed
How many people are being allowed
@Gerard Martin: try to articulate what you are having difficulty understanding and then we can help to explain it for you
@Gerard Martin: obviously in a massive stadium social distancing will be much easier. Its not rocket science
@Gerard Martin: we will stand against Islam. We pushed the British back. We will push these back too.
Good
Great to see the GAA corporation are following instructions from the crown. Same as removing the harp from the all ireland medal. Well done lads.
@Richy Fitz: I know the GAA aren’t perfect but calling them a death Cult is a bit much.
@Brendan Heery: okay, the original comment was deleted making me look a bit silly… But rest assured everyone this was a hilariously funny response.
@Brendan Heery: to be fair, it’s not that tough to decipher, you’ve done well there
@Brendan Heery: you make yourself look silly regularly pal, there’s no worries on that score.
@Robb Stark: pot,kettle, black..
Really peaceful Quran (8:12) “(Remember) when your Lord inspired the angels… “I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Therefore strike off their heads and strike off every fingertip of them.”
Quran (4:89) “They wish you would disbelieve as they disbelieved so you would be alike. So do not take from among them allies until they emigrate for the cause of Allah. But if they turn away, then seize them and kill them wherever you find them and take not from among them any ally or helper”
That’s a lot of brainwashed in one place. Dublinstan.