Students and their families gather to enjoy a fun-packed event to mark Eid al-Adha

For the second year running, E-ACT The Oldham Academy North (TOAN) opened its doors to the Oldham community for a special Eid celebration. 

Students and their families were invited to join staff for an afternoon of fun and festivities to mark Eid al-Adha, the second Islamic holiday of the year. 

Students and their guests enjoyed delicious treats including waffles, pancakes and ice creams, washed down by a choice of mocktails.

Inflatables, a rodeo bull, penalty shootout games and more kept everyone entertained.

Guests also enjoyed face painting, henna and a 360⁰ photobooth. 

Eid al-Adha - which means 'feast of the sacrifice' - is celebrated just over two months after Eid al-Fitr.

The festival coincides with the end of Hajj - the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. 

The event was organised by Syed Ahmed, Director of Transition and Year 7 at E-ACT The Oldham Academy North.  

Mr Ahmed said: “Our annual Eid celebration event is fast becoming a real highlight in the academic calendar. It’s wonderful to be able to bring together the whole E-ACT TOAN community to share in the celebrations and enjoy Eid al-Adha. 

“Our students and their families had a fantastic afternoon getting involved in all the activities and games we put on.

"There was something for everyone, and I’m thrilled with the way our academy embraced the spirit of the day and ensured everyone had a great time. Eid Mubarak everyone!” 

Jessica Giraud, Headteacher at E-ACT The Oldham Academy North, added: “Mr Ahmed has once again delivered an exceptional event for our students, their families and staff.

"We are all incredibly grateful to him for his hard work, and to those who have supported him. 

“Being able to bring people together to celebrate like this is an absolute privilege.

"An important part of our role as an academy firmly rooted in the Oldham community is providing opportunities for everyone to share and enjoy, and this is a perfect example of that.

"We look forward to celebrating again next year.” 

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