Eid Celebrations in 20th Century Britain

Ever wondered how Muslims in Britain celebrated Eid over 100 years ago? These fascinating photos will give you a glimpse of what it was like.

Arranging the prayer mats for the worshippers in preparation for Eid in 1916.

Worshippers performing ablution at the Mosque in Woking in 1917.

Young girls, dressed in traditional South Asian clothing and one holding her teddy bear, stand together during the Festival of Eid in 1917.

Worshippers greeting each other during the Festival of Eid at the Mosque in Woking in 1917.

Indian women stand at the entrance of the Woking Mosque during Eid in 1917.

The Imam preaching to the worshippers during the Muslim Festival of Eid at the Mosque in Woking in 1917.

Two little Indian boys, resplendent in their turbans, at the Muslim Festival of Eid in 1917.

Worshippers and guests at the table at the Feast of Sacrifice (Eid-ul-Adha) in 1916.

Children sit together during the Festival of Eid in 1917.

A group of Muslims kneeling in prayer on the lawn in front of the Woking Mosque during the Eid celebrations 1929.

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