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Eid at home
This year's Eid is going to be very different this year as Muslims are asked to 'Stay at home, Pray at home'.
There are lots of activities online for both adults and children to help celebrate Eid and have fun at home this year.
Why not
- Make Eid bunting and banners to decorate your home
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Colour in designs and make your own Courtauld Bag or create and colour your own geometric designs. The Courtauld Bag is from the Precious and Rare: Islamic Metalwork from the Courtauld Gallery exhibition which was recently at Cartwright Hall visit bradfordmuseums.org
- Bradford has a well earned reputation for some of the finest Asian food in the UK here are some great recipes from local restaurants for you to make at home.
- Design an Eid card to send virtual greetings to friends and family
- Design an Eid background to use while you have Zoom chats with your family and friends
So, get your felt tips, scissors and paper and enjoy making and creating lovely things to make your Eid even more special.
The British Council for Mosque have also produced some information how to celebrate at home.
Spread kindness, not coronavirus, this Eid
Local GPs have urged people to spread kindness and appreciation, not coronavirus, this Eid. As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, doctors are advising Muslims to celebrate Eid whilst staying at home.
As Muslims prepare for Eid which is due to take place this weekend, GPs at NHS Bradford District and Craven Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are reminding people to stay at home and follow social distancing guidance.
Dr Sohail Abbas, GP and deputy clinical chair at NHS Bradford District and Craven Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) said: “To help stop the spread of coronavirus, the single most important action we can all take is to reduce our day-to-day contact with other people.
“During Eid, we still need to follow social distancing guidance – which includes avoiding social gatherings – for the safety of everyone.”
Dr Abbas added: “Coronavirus is still a very serious condition. Anyone in the family can catch coronavirus – young or old – and it is easily spread to other people. Our advice is to stay at home as much as you can. You can also stop the spread of coronavirus by continuing to wash your hands, for at least 20 seconds, more often.”
We wish everyone celebrating thi weekend - Eid Mubarak
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Or call:
- For children 01274 435600 (01274 431010 out of office hours)
- For adults 01274 431077 (01274 431010 out of office hours)
- If someone is at immediate risk of harm call 999
Don’t think, “What if I’m wrong?”. Think, “What if I’m right!”
Stay at home as much as possible
- Work from home if you can
- Avoid public transport if possible
- Local parks and green spaces are available for your daily outdoor exercise
- Always keep your distance in public (at least 2 metres apart)
- Wash your hands regularly
- If you or anyone in your household has coronavirus symptoms, you must all self-isolate
See the latest Government guidance on staying alert and safe.
Stay safe while out for exercise
Please follow the Government’s advice when leaving your home for exercise and observe the 2 metre rule for staying a safe distance apart. For more information about where you can walk in the Bradford district, and how to stay safe while you do so, visit our public green space and rights of way guidance page.
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:
- you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
- your condition gets worse
- your symptoms do not get better after 7 days
Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.
Helpful links
UK Government guidance and support
NHS coronavirus advice and information
Bradford district coronavirus advice and information
Support for local businesses
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