For the third year in a row, Eid prayers took place on the Trent Bridge outfield, to celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Individuals from across the local Muslim community and the Mu'Allif organisation in Nottingham were amongst those led in prayer by Imam Mohammed Asad Ali, in front of the Hound Road Stand.

The Islamic call to prayer was broadcast across the outfield, where over one hundred people had congregated to participate in the occasion, of which charity Love Mercy Hope - who support vulnerable communities in Nottingham - were a community partner.

A Turkish breakfast was then served in the Derek Randall Suite after prayers were concluded, where all those celebrating congregated to break fast.

“We thank Trent Bridge for hosting us - we're very fortunate to be able to gather here," said Imam Asad Ali.

"It’s been a difficult 30 days of fasting and not eating and drinking throughout daylight hours.

"It’s amazing to see everyone come out together from different ethnicities today - you see all sorts of different faces, it’s a very jolly and happy time.

"It’s all about community, it’s amazing to have this opportunity to allow our community to grow, so thank you Trent Bridge.”

The prayers were organised by the Trent Bridge Community Trust's Community Engagement Officer, Farah Khan.

"It's such a special occasion for us to host here at Trent Bridge," she said.

"We've loved seeing so many new and returning faces since we started doing this in 2024."

Mohammed Anthony, co-founder and executive director of charity Muallif, continued: "It’s our third time here for Eid, and as a charity, one of our major objectives is cohesnion across different races, religions and cultures – which is important in the time that we’re in."

Mu'Allif supports the wellbeing of newcomers to the Muslim faith in the Nottingham area, enabling converts and members of the public to form a strong community connection.

"This is the first Eid for a number of people here today. Our charity works to establish traditions to ensure those families aren’t by themselves, so we can all get together and do a bit of bridge-building at a place like Trent Bridge.

We want to extend a huge thank you to Trent Bridge for its hospitality today."