Dhul Hijjah is the final month in the Islamic calendar, during which the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha take place.
Eid al-Adha ('Festival of Sacrifice') will take place on Friday 6 June 2025. Eid is about joy, reflection and togetherness. Families, friends, and communities come together 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
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.
Travel Information - Eid Gatherings and Prayers
The borough hosts several Eid gatherings, and we’ve made it easy to find one near you. Use our map below to see key locations for prayers and gatherings.
Short Eid prayers will take place at various parks across Newham. You can find the exact locations and times here.
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.
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:
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The Metropolitan Police may introduce temporary road closures if crowds get too large.
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If Green Street is closed, all traffic - including buses - will be diverted.
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Expect delays and congestion, so plan ahead. Walk, cycle or using public transport to travel across the borough.
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Parking will be limited, use public transport, walk or cycle.
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Support your local businesses by shopping at stores on Green Street.
Staying Safe While Celebrating
Buying Food & Shopping Safely
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Stick to trusted food outlets rather than unregulated street stalls.
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Our Food Safety and Trading Standards Officers will be checking vendors and removing any unsafe food or counterfeit goods.
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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.
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Be mindful when purchasing items like toys or henna products from street sellers - they may not meet safety standards.
Looking After Yourself & Others
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Keep an eye on your valuables in crowded areas - pickpockets could be about.
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Fireworks are not allowed as part of the celebrations.
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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-Adha! We Are Newham.
