How to celebrate Eid al-Fitr 2016 in the UK after Muslims mark the end of Ramadan

A record-breaking 60,000 Muslims turned up in a Birmingham park to mark the end of Ramadan 2015 UK, Birmingham: Tuesday 5 July marked the final day of Ramadan 2016, when Muslim followers around the world began the countdown to 'breaking the fast', better known as Eid al-fitr. There are almost three million Muslims in the UK, and since midnight on Monday June 6, they've been observing the spiritual month of Ramadan - a 30-day fast which sees worshippers partake in extra prayers in the name of Allah. Yesterday was the first morning of Eid and worshippers gathered in local mosques or open-air locations for special prayers called Salat al-Eid, before eating their first daylight meal in a month. Their prayers thank Allah for the strength, the will and the endurance he's offered to them during Ramadan. This was then followed by the exchange of gifts, food and family prayers. This year, a host of cities around the UK will be marking the joyous festival with celebrations, including fireworks, delicious foods and Arabic arts - with a London event hosted by Mayor Sadiq Khan in Trafalgar Square on 9 July.