Worshippers have taken part in Eid celebrations in Small Heath Park, Birmingham
Organisers estimate over 100,000 people turned out for this year's event
The prayer was carried out by Green Lane Masjid’s Imam, Sheikh Ahsan Hanif
Attractions included a fun fair, soft play and food stalls
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and fasting
Vanessa Pearce
BBC News
With prayers over at the Eid celebrations in Small Heath Park, the fun can begin.
Image source, PADespite the dreary start to the day, it didn't stop these two enjoying an ice cream as the festivities got under way.
Image source, PAAnd amid a sea of worshippers, these smiling faces stood out.
Riyah Collins
BBC News
Members of Birmingham volunteer group, the Bearded Broz, are among the worshippers in Small Heath today.
Naveed Sadiq (pictured far right) said he's been involved in the celebrations since the event started and "it's just got bigger and bigger".
"It's amazing to see people from all walks of life gathered together," he added.
"We have a lot of work to do in our community, but we're showing our community can come together."
When asked if the group's community work would extend to clearing up the park, he said: "If they ask for my services I'll happily roll up by sleeves and pick up my skirt."
Thousands of people have gathered to take part in prayers at Birmingham's Small Heath park to celebrate Eid, marking the end of Ramadan.
The prayer was carried out by Green Lane Masjid’s Imam Sheikh Ahsan Hanif.
He said he had "one simple single message" for the crowd, about how precious faith is.
"Anything that is precious and valuable takes time, effort and hard work in order to attain it," he said.
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BBC News
One important aspect of Eid celebrations for men is the haircut.
Ahead of the "greatest day", Muslim men descend on barber shops - including at this salon in Birmingham.
BBC News visited city barber Kafayet Khar ahead of last year's celebrations.
Eid celebration: Haircuts for Muslim men as Ramadan ends
The date of the Small Heath Eid celebrations was confirmed on Monday evening after a sighting of the first crescent of the new moon, marking the end to Ramadan.
Birmingham Central Mosque announced it will instead be celebrating Eid on Wednesday, external.
Image source, Getty ImagesFor such a major global event, working out when it will happen is surprisingly complicated.
Crowds are starting to gather ahead of prayers as early rain has eased off at Birmingham's Small Heath Park.
Image source, PAWorshippers of all ages are coming together for morning prayers before enjoying the festivities.
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Now in its eighth year, Celebrate Eid marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.
The huge celebration in Birmingham's Small Heath Park is organised by Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre (GLMCC) in the city, with a record 140,000 people in attendance in 2018.
Image source, GLMCCThe site opened at 08:00 with prayers taking place at 09:30.
The site includes a bazaar and funfair rides along with picnic areas.
Riyah Collins
BBC News
Sami Noor is carrying out the call to prayer at the Small Heath Eid celebrations.
He says it's an "honour" to be singing to the thousands expected "to make everyone feel connected with glorifying God".
"After 30 days of fasting, people would walk to mosques and sing encouraging others to give glory to God, filling the sky with serenity," he added.
Everyone listening to him and joining in will be amazing, he said.
Vanessa Pearce
BBC News
As Muslims around the world celebrate the festival of Eid, it's no surprise #eidmubarak is the top trend on Twitter with 76,000 tweets currently worldwide, according to our friends in the BBC UGC Hub.
For the uninitiated, Eid Mubarak is a greeting used during the festival - Eid means "celebration" and Mubarak "blessed".
Birmingham City Council's leader Ian Ward and Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley Jess Phillips have both tweeted their greetings.
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I'm at the site in Small Heath Park reporting throughout the day.
The organisers of today's Eid celebrations say they're "proud and humbled" to be able to lay on such a large event.
Humayun Saleem, from Green Lane Mosque, said seeing how the event had grown over the years to more than 100,000 people was "just amazing ".
"We've had people come all the way from America," he said, "and they've told us it's like nothing they've ever experienced."
The decision to hold the celebrations today was taken on Monday when the crescent moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia.
"A number of tactics and measures were put in place to make sure we can get ready on time," he said.
"All of our contractors are very understanding, with all of the equipment coming in a few days early."
Image source, Kamran HussainHe said they always planned to fast for 29 days and if they got an extra day then "that's great".
Mr Saleem added it could be "challenging" catering for 100,000 people and not knowing the day of the event.
A one-way traffic system is in operation until 18:00 BST on Waverley Road and Tennyson Road, for vehicles travelling to the Eid celebrations, external.
Image source, GLMCCA park and ride shuttle bus service will also be running from Birmingham City's football ground and from outside South Birmingham College.
There is limited parking on the site, with organisers urging people to make use of public transport if possible.
Car parks are also available at Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre and Birmingham Hotel.
If you're one of the thousands heading to Small Heath Park for the Eid celebrations, here's what you can expect from the weather.
Latest weather forecast for the West Midlands
Vanessa Pearce
BBC News
Thousands of people are expected at what is thought to be Europe's largest celebration of Eid today.
Muslims across the world are celebrating the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, with a huge event taking place in Small Heath Park, Birmingham.
We'll be bringing you live updates throughout the day.
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