A FORMER GAA Ambassador has thanked an Irish government minister for expressing support for the Irish Muslim community after protests surrounding an Eid al-Adha event at Croke Park on Saturday.

Over 700 members of the Muslim community have gathered at Croke Park in Dublin to celebrate Eid al-Adha.

Eid at the arena was hosted by the South Dublin Islamic Centre, which was set up in 2020. Eid celebrations also took place at Croke Park on Friday. It was Ahmed Elsayed’s first Eid at the arena.

Croke Park's Hogan Stand is named in honor of him. "It's a very, very special place," said Alan Milton, the GAA's Director of Communications. "It's iconic. It's not just another sporting venue. Really ...

Billions of Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Adha. It is the second major holiday in Islam. Here's what to know about the holy day.