A FESTIVAL is being held to bring the community together in Newquay to mark the end of Ramadan’s month-long daylight fasting.

Zaman’s in Henver Road is organising EID in the Park at the Killacourt on Sunday, May 10, between 12.30pm and 4pm.

The event hosted by Mo and the Miah family will include Mo’s Food Festival, cookery demonstrations, henna artists, hair braiders, local clubs and businesses and Newquay Chess Club.

A spokesperson for Zaman’s said: “We are hosting a celebration of Eid for the whole community.

“Zaman's will be providing all of the food for the event so you know it will be delicious. Mo will also be doing cookery demonstrations.

“Mo would like to invite as many businesses to take part as possible.

“Although other savoury food is not needed, it would be good to have someone selling ice creams, coffees, and perhaps milkshakes and slushies.

“He would also love to hear from market stall type businesses, especially if they are selling local products. Some ideas floated were local honey or chillies, but we are completely open to ideas if anyone would like to be involved and think what you have could be appropriate.

“We would also like to hear from anyone who can offer an activity such as hair braiding, face painting, henna, bouncy castles or other inflatables, rides.

“Mo would like the event to cost as little as possible so pitches will be free but he would love it if prices can be kept low, and that if your business would like to give a donation towards the cost of the event it would be very welcome.

“All money raised beyond costs will be going to the mayor’s charity.”

Eid in the Park follows Mo and Zaman’s organising various events for the community including serving more than 1,500 complimentary lunches to key workers during the Covid lockdown to lift their spirits and show appreciation for risking their lives to help others.

Mo and his brother Jay have also put Newquay on the culinary map after winning top awards at the Culinary International Fusion Chef Championships.

Mayor Cllr Drew Creek said: “What Mo and his family do at Zaman’s is just incredible.

“As mayor I attended the last Eid event Mo delivered two years ago and it was brilliant.

“At that time, we talked about a larger event on the Killacourt so I am thrilled that’s come to fruition and I know it will be an amazing community event. I look forward to seeing many people in the community at the event.”

Mark Warren from Newquay BID added: “We are really excited to have been approached to support this event.

“We love events anyway in the town now, and this is just another layering.

“I've been told so many great things about Mo and what he's done for the community. It is just great for us to be able to support them.

“We are really looking forward to the event.”