Thousands of Muslims across Wycombe celebrated Eid al-Fitr last week which marked the end of a month-long fast.

More than 5,000 people attended the four Wycombe Islamic Mission mosques on Sunday, June 25 to celebrate the end of Ramadan.

Ramadan is a major event in the Islamic calendar which sees Muslims fast for up to 18-hours a day during a period of “reflection and spiritual awareness”.

The Eid celebrations also saw families donate £5 per person to charities which dedicate their time to helping people living in poverty overseas.

Secretary for Wycombe mosque, Shafat Ali, said: “Eid is a very spiritual and sociable occasion. So many people visit the Wycombe Mosque for Eid that the morning prayers have to be split into two sittings.

“After prayers people visit friends and family’s house to share presents, money, food and sweets.

“This year was even more challenging for Campaigning Muslim politicians and for Muslim students because of the general election and the GSCE and A-level exams.”

Wycombe Mosque also hosted an iftar – the meal eaten after sunset during Ramadan – on June 18 at its new site in Micklefiled, welcoming members of the High Wycombe community.