Muslim worshipers join Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri as they offer Eid al-Adha prayers on the pitch in Croke Park during the celebration of Eid Al-Adha at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile.
Irish Muslim Peace & Integration Council is once again pleased to confirm that the GAA and Croke Park will host the Muslim celebration of Eid Al Adha on Sunday 16th June 2024.
Following the success of the event in previous years, this will be the fifth time that the Association’s headquarters will welcome the event to Dublin 3.
GAA President Jarlath Burns said: “Once again we extend a warm welcome to members of the Irish Muslim Community on what is an important date in the Muslim calendar.
“While the challenges of Covid originally led to the celebrations taking place at Croke Park for the first time, this will be the fifth occasion the GAA has hosted the event and the first since the more severe restrictions of the pandemic lifted.
“Our games and activities are for all and I believe the co-operation between the GAA and the Irish Muslim Council underlines our commitment to diversity and inclusion.”
The chairperson of the Irish Muslim Peace & Integration Council, Shaykh Dr. Umar Al-Qadri expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the GAA's support and generosity in hosting such a significant event. The continuation of this iconic event at Croke Park is a symbol of hope and positivity for the wider Irish Muslim community, and a testament to the GAA's commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
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