Celebrating Eid al-Fitr in Newham

Eid ul-Fitr is expected to take place on Thursday 19 March, Friday 20 March, or Saturday 21 March 2026, when families, friends, and communities will come together to celebrate this special occasion.

Eid is about joy, reflection and togetherness. It’s a time for prayers, meals, and making memories with loved ones. Here’s everything you need to know to celebrate safely and smoothly in the borough. 

Important information about travel and parking

For Eid, the Council relaxes parking restrictions in clearly marked parking bays, these bays are either resident permit bays and/or shared use bays (shared use, permit and or cashless parking bays), and are located near to places of worship.  

You can find maps of Eid parking revisions here (PDF).

For safety reasons, drivers should not park in locations outside of the mapped parking bays, yellow lines, pavements, zig zags and bus stops. Moving traffic contraventions such as no entries, one way streets and box junctions remain enforceable, as do the lower traffic neighbourhood and Healthy School street schemes.  

It is likely the area will still be very congested so we encourage worshipers to travel by public transport whenever possible.  

Eid Gatherings and Prayers

Short Eid prayers will take place at various parks across Newham. You can find the exact locations and times at Newham and Redbridge Mosques.

To make your journey hassle-free, plan ahead. Tube stations are highlighted on the map below.  

Roads will be busier than usual with delays and congestion - this will make your journey times longer and parking will be limited. Walk, cycle or use public transport to travel across the borough. 

If you need to travel by car, you can check the location of Residential Parking Zones (RPZ’s) where the Council has removed restrictions for the day here. Parking bays in areas marked in purple will have restrictions lifted on the day. You can also find more information about the RPZ’s here. 

When parking in these areas, please make sure that you park in parking bays. Parking on double yellow lines, or pavements, is not permitted. 

Motorists can also use any one of the Council-run car parks. Normal charges apply on the day. Full details can be found here. 

Reflections on Ramadan - from Green Street

Sonar Bangla Travels

https://sonarbanglatravels.com/

Mr. Lutfur Rahman

"As we enter the final days of Ramadan, Green Street is filling with thousands of shoppers from all over the UK, coming from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Green Street is a thriving hub, bustling with businesses and people. Whether it's for restaurants, jewellery, groceries, clothes, or travel agents such as my very own Sonar Bangla Travels, there is something here for everyone—highlighting the rich cultural diversity that is celebrated on Green Street all year round. Our business thrives on multiculturalism, and the religion of Islam celebrates this during Eid, bringing the community together."

Imam Bukhari Institute

Maulana Tajul Islam

"Eid is a time of great blessing and joyous celebration. After a month of fasting, we are thankful to God Almighty and celebrate His praise. From my family to yours, Eid Mubarak taqqabal Allah minna wa minkum (may Allah accept from you and us all)"

Festivities on Green Street 

Green Street will be busy with celebrations, especially between Barking Road and Romford Road. Expect a lively atmosphere, lots of people and lots of Eid-related goods. 

If you're heading to Green Street, here’s what you need to know: 

• The Metropolitan Police may introduce temporary road closures if crowds get too large. 
• If Green Street is closed, all traffic - including buses - will be diverted. 
• Expect delays and congestion, so plan ahead.  Walk, cycle or using public transport to travel across the borough. 
• Parking will be limited, use public transport, walk or cycle. 
• Support your local businesses by shopping at stores on Green Street. 

Staying Safe While Celebrating 

Buying Food & Shopping Safely 

• Stick to trusted food outlets rather than unregulated street stalls. 
• Our Food Safety and Trading Standards Officers will be checking vendors and removing any unsafe food or counterfeit goods. 
  • If you’re buying food from street stalls, remember:  

✅ Hot food should be served hot.  

✅ Cold food should be kept cold.  

✅ Check for any food allergies. 

• Be mindful when purchasing items like toys or henna products from street sellers - they may not meet safety standards. 

Looking After Yourself & Others 

• Keep an eye on your valuables in crowded areas - pickpockets could be about. 
• Fireworks are not allowed as part of the celebrations. 
• Police and community safety patrols will be around to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time. 

A Message to Our Community 

Eid is a time of happiness, unity and reflection. As we come together to celebrate, let’s do so responsibly and respectfully. 

Wishing all Newham residents a joyous and peaceful Eid al-Fitr! We Are Newham.