Eid Event – Cross Cultural Gathering

Saturday 21st June
5pm – 7.30pm
Free to Attend
Family Friendly

Join us to eat food, tell stories, and meet new people during this community afternoon.

We will talk about Eid and the Hajj pilgrimage.
We’ll also share thoughts about the importance of water, wells, and pilgrimage in our own faiths and cultures
— including the pilgrimage to St Anne’s Well.

Please bring food to share if you can!

This event is open to everyone, from all ages, backgrounds, and faiths.

About this event:
Each session in this year-long series is thoughtfully co-designed by members of the community, ensuring that the events reflect the diverse cultures, voices, and lived experiences of those involved. These sessions are more than just gatherings — they are opportunities to build connection, celebrate heritage, and create a sense of shared belonging.

To shape the very first session, six women from the St Anne’s Group met in April to decide on the theme. They chose to centre the event around Eid, with a particular focus on the Hajj pilgrimage — one of the most sacred annual practices for Muslims around the world. The group wanted to bring the spirit of this festival to life, not only for those who observe it, but for the wider community as an invitation to learn, share, and celebrate together.

During this session, community members will:

Share a feast of food, contributed by participants

Take part in creative, family-friendly activities

Explore the spiritual and cultural significance of wells, water, and pilgrimage — key themes in Islam and other global traditions

Join a story-sharing circle, where people can reflect on the meaning of pilgrimage and sacred water in their own cultures, faiths, or family histories

The session also connects with our own local heritage, highlighting the story of medieval Catholic pilgrimage to the holy well and chapel of St Anne’s in the Woods.

These sessions are designed to be inclusive, nourishing spaces — celebrations of culture, connection, and community. Whether through food, creativity, learning a new skill or taking a day trip away; each event will be a chance to come together, honour our differences, and discover the values we share.

Come and enjoy being in community — all are welcome.

Thanks to support from Bricks and the Bristol Community Recovery Fund, the group is now able to expand its reach, strengthen community resilience, and create welcoming, creative spaces for more people. The new funding also allows for indoor sessions during colder months — ensuring connection and belonging continue year-round.

Any questions? Get in touch with jo: jochalkblack@gmail.com