‘Fabulous team effort’ helps Thornhill community come together for special Eid lunch
A community lunch to celebrate Eid has been held at a Dewsbury high school.
Thornhill Community Academy welcomed a wide range of guests from the local community through its doors for the Eid al-Fitr event to mark the end of Ramadan.
Among the 80 guests were residents from Thornhill, Thornhill Lees, and Savile Town, as well as faith leaders representing both Christian and Muslim communities in the local area, and the MP for Dewsbury and Batley, Iqbal Mohamed.
Mrs Lucinda Rudd, Assistant Headteacher, said: “The gathering was a wonderful opportunity for us to share not only food, but also friendship and understanding. Events like this remind
us of the importance of strong, supportive communities where people of all backgrounds feel welcomed, valued, and connected.
“By coming together, learning from one another, and celebrating our differences as well as our shared values, we help build a community that is kinder, more inclusive, and stronger for everyone.”
Students from the school spoke about the meaning of Eid and how they had celebrated the festival. Following the speeches, guests enjoyed lunch before taking part in an Eid quiz led by the pupils.
A spokesperson from the Academy added: “We are most grateful to our staff and students who volunteered to assist with the event, making it a huge success, and without whose support it would not have been possible.
“It was a fabulous team effort, and we are delighted that the Community Eid Lunch was well received by those attending.”
Eid al-Fitr is a significant Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. Muslims around the world mark the festival of Eid by joining family, friends and neighbours for celebrations.