The Muslim community in Bangor is celebrating Eid Al fitr in homes and on the NHS frontline.

After Ramadan, the month of fasting, Muslims around the world celebrate Eid, but with the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, muslim families sadly are not able to visit each other and gather as usual.

The government restrictions and a countrywide lockdown has resulted in the closure of Mosques and the way Muslims have spent the holy month of Ramadan, which has changed dramatically.

The religious holiday has been held at the Bangor Islamic Centre since 1991, which is home to over 500 families in the city and neighbouring areas.

The event is one of the most significant in Islam’s calendar, and usually sees Muslims gather with loved ones to pray, share meals, and exchange gifts.

In Bangor, the Muslim community, children, students and families, are celebrating this Eid in their own homes and several muslims doctors, nurses and frontline workers are celebrating in Ysbyty Gwynedd, around Wales and the UK.

Photos: Dr Majid Alenezi from Bangor University celebrates Eid Al fitr at home with his family and Mohammed who works as an Intensive Care Nurse at Ysbyty Gwynedd