One of Manchester's biggest faith gatherings has been cancelled.

Eid in the Park is more than just an event. It is a joyful public celebration of faith, family, and community: a day when Manchester’s Muslims come together visibly and confidently, and share another part of what makes Manchester great.

At a time when public life has already been marked by sorrow, tension, and division, many people are asking why something that brings people together was cut at the last minute. That question deserves a clear public answer.

Families gathered outdoors for Eid prayer — Families lose something when Eid in the Park is taken away.

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Aerial view of a large Eid gathering in the park — The scale of Eid in the Park is why this cancellation matters.

Why this matters

Decisions like this do not land lightly in the current climate.

It tells Muslims that even one of the biggest communal moments in the year can be treated as negotiable. It tells young people that their public visibility can be cut back when the pressure rises.

That is why this page is not just about one event. It is about dignity, confidence, belonging, and whether Muslim public life is defended when it matters.

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Dear [MP name],

I am writing to you because Eid in the Park in Manchester has been cancelled after Manchester City Council withdrew support.

This matters far beyond one event. Eid in the Park has been a major public gathering for Muslims, and its cancellation sends a damaging message about whether Muslim communities can gather visibly and confidently in public space.

I am asking you to:
- seek a clear public explanation for why support was withdrawn
- press Manchester City Council for accountability
- speak up for the protection of Muslim community events from intimidation or political pressure

Please raise this urgently and let constituents know what action you will take.

Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your postcode]

One of Manchester's biggest faith gatherings has been cancelled.

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