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Celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr at the University of Leeds

Each year, many members of our university community observe Ramadan and come together to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr.

If you’re observing Ramadan or celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr away from home for the first time it can feel quite different. There are a range of activities taking place across campus as well as support services available to help you during this period, including:

  • free University of Leeds hot iftars and Eid Celebration
  • extended opening hours of prayer spaces and additional pop-up prayer spaces
  • dedicated Muslim Student Support advice
  • further events and support from the Leeds University Union Islamic Societies.

Eid activities and events

Depending on the sighting of the moon, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in Leeds either on Thursday 19 or Friday 20 March 2026.

If you celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, here are some events happening on campus and in the city:

University of Leeds Eid celebration

The University of Leeds will celebrate Eid ul-Fitr by hosting an Eid Celebration on 26 March.

  • Date: Thursday 26 March
  • Time: 6pm
  • Location: The Refectory (Leeds University Union)

Book your ticket for the Eid celebration from 12pm on Thursday 19 March.

This event is extremely popular and we recommend looking at events happening in the city too.

Leeds Grand Mosque Eid celebrations

Leeds Grand Mosque hosts an Eid party each year and, together with other local mosques, now organises the Leeds Eid Gala – a celebration with food, stalls, and community activities.

Leeds Islamic Centre prayer times

The Leeds Islamic Centre shares Eid prayer times and guidance on recommended practices, which is especially helpful for new Muslims and those wanting to learn more about the significance of Eid in daily life. 

Leeds University Union Islamic Society and Ahlul Bayt Society events

The Leeds University Union Islamic Society (ISOC) and the Ahlul Bayt Society (ABSOC) both run a range of student-led events and social activities. Details of these events are regularly shared on their social media channels:

Support

Support if you are affected by current events in the Middle East

We recognise that some students may be affected by current events in the Middle East and could be marking Eid-ul-Fitr away from your families and usual support networks.

If you’re impacted in any way, please explore the academic and emotional support available to you:

Muslim Student Adviser support

The University’s Muslim Student Advisers, Sisters Jaan Malik and Mehran Nisa offer confidential, faith-based support to students and staff throughout the year, including during Ramadan.

You can email the Muslim Student Advisers at muslimstudentsupport@leeds.ac.uk.

Support can include:

  • a safe space to talk about faith, wellbeing, and identity
  • support around prayer spaces, religious adjustments, and signposting to other services
  • help navigating university processes where faith may be a consideration.

The advisers work closely with student Societies, Chaplaincy colleagues, the International Student Office and wider university services to ensure Muslim students feel supported across campus.

Prayer spaces

Check the prayer, contemplation and faith-based support page for information about extended hours of permanent prayer spaces and additional pop-up prayer spaces on campus during Ramadan.

During the Spring break, the Green Room and the prayer space in the Chemical and Process Engineering building will be closed.

An alternative prayer space has been set up in the Weston Room in the Laidlaw Library. You’ll be able to use this space from 2 to 7 April 2026, from 9am to 5pm.

Please email the Muslim Student Advisers at muslimstudentsupport@leeds.ac.uk if you have any questions about prayer spaces.

Learn about Eid-ul-Fitr

Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is one of the most important and joyful occasions in the Islamic calendar.

Eid does not always fall on the same day for everyone. As the date is determined by the sighting of the new moon, different communities may confirm it at different times. This means that across Leeds – and globally – Muslims may celebrate on slightly different days.

The day begins with a special congregational prayer and is a moment of gratitude, celebration and togetherness, as Muslims give thanks for completing a month of fasting, reflection and spiritual growth.

Across Leeds, Eid prayers will be held at mosques and community venues including Leeds Grand Mosque, Makkah Masjid and Makki Masjid mosques and more.

The day continues with time spent with family and friends, sharing food and exchanging gifts.

Learn about Ramadan

If you’re interested in learning more about Ramadan and what this time means to our university community, you can find out more in our blogs:

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