Eid Announcement
The day of Eid has been confirmed by the local Fiqh Committee based on moon sighting reports in a number of countries. Eid will be on Thursday August 08. Here are the details:
Location of Eid prayers:
- Convention Center in downtown 375 York Ave Click here for Directions .
Eid program:
- Beginning of Takbeerat: 8:30 AM.
- Beginning of Eid prayer: 9:30 AM.
- Beginning of Khuttba: 9:40 AM.
- End of Khuttba: 10:00 AM.
Parking:
- Parking is available for a fee at the Convention Centre and the adjacent hotel. Street parking is also available. Friday is a working day; parking space at the Convention might be limited.
Things to note:
- Please bring your prayer mats, the floor is not carpeted.
- Please keep your children in your company.
- Please cooperate with security staff and volunteers and follow their instructions.
- Please donate generously to help us cover all costs. Donation boxes will be available.
Manitoba Muslim Magazine:
- Free copies of the Manitoba Muslim Magazine (Vol. 17, issue 2) will be available for distribution on Eid day. Please pick-up your copy.
2nd Annual MIA Eid Festival:
The 2nd Eid festival will be held on:
- Location: Grand mosque open ground
- Date: Saturday, August 24
- Time: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Transportations: bus shuttles will be arranged throughout the day from Winnipeg Central Mosque to Grand mosques.
- Featured: Bazaar, variety of food, Bouncers, Pony rides, Petting Zoo, Inflatable games, Stage show, fireworks etc.
Note: last year’s festival was attended by about 4,000 people. We expect the number this year to be bigger.
Potluck Eid Breakfast invitation at the Bilal Mosque:
- Date: Thursday August 8th
- Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Address: Unit C-431 Thames Ave, Masjid Bilal