The Eid al-Fitr holiday, marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, is being celebrated by Muslims with family reunions, new clothes and sweet treats.

As a result of the celebrations, some businesses are closed today. They are set to reopen on Thursday, April 11.

We have compiled a list of restaurant, shop, and other business closures in place across East Lancashire.

List of business closures across East Lancashire for Eid al-Fitr

  • Bombay Lounge, Gisburn Road, Barrowford
  • Abdullah's Restaurant, Blackburn Road, Baxenden
  • Jaipur Indian Restaurant, Burnley Road, Padiham
  • Rabs Fish and Chips, Broadway Crescent, Helmshore
  • Khyber Café, Whalley Range, Blackburn
  • Afrikana, Whalley New Road, Blackburn
  • Modfather Vapes, Manchester Road, Haslingden. Blackburn and Padiham shops will be open as normal.
  • Valli Opticians, Richmond Terrace, Blackburn
  • Kebabish Original, Whalley New Road, Blackburn
  • Al Syed Travel and Tours, Blackburn Road, Accrington
  • Kahaani Indian Brasserie, Whalley Road, Accrington
  • Aroma Asian, Church Street, Burnley
  • Shimala Spice, Church Street, Burnley
  • Max Cabs, Edgar Street, Accrington. Services across East Lancashire will resume at 6am, Thursday.
  • Balti House, High Street, Rishton

What is Eid and why is it celebrated?

During Ramadan Muslims fast by refraining from eating or drinking during hours of daylight and also remember the month the Qur'an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.

Following the month of Ramadan, there is a special celebration called Eid al-Fitr. 

Commonly also known as Eid, the celebration is a time when people celebrate the accomplishment of ending the fast of Ramadan. 

The term Eid al-Fitr itself actually means "the festival of breaking the fast". 

Ahead of the festival people will clean their homes, bake sweet treats, prepare their Eid clothes, and make plans to mark the occasion. 

Eid changes every year and depends on the lunar cycle, following the sighting of the crescent moon by religious leaders.  

Parts of the Middle East said Eid would be on Wednesday (10 April).

However, many in the UK had chosen to wait until official confirmation by sighting the moon themselves or sightings in the nearest Muslim country – Morocco - on Tuesday night.

Following sunset on Tuesday, a number of mosques announced they would be celebrating Eid on Wednesday meaning some Muslims would have fasted for 29 days and others 30 days.