It was an occasion to cherish on Sunday, March 29 as Longford hosted the Midlands Multicultural Eid Festival for first time. H.E. Mariam Madiha Aftab, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Ireland attended the Eid Festival in St Mary’s Hall, Edgeworthstown, organised by members of the Longford POC (Pakistani Overseas Community) team. Longford Live photographer Shelley Corcoran captured this gallery of pictures and we hope you enjoy them. Also read: PICTURES | Spectacular colour and super entertainment at Granard Easter parade

placeholder image — It was an occasion to cherish on Sunday, March 29 as Longford hosted the Midlands Multicultural Eid Festival for first time. H.E. Mariam Madiha Aftab, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Ireland attended the Eid Festival in St Mary’s Hall, Edgeworthstown, organised by members of the Longford POC (Pakistani Overseas Community) team. Longford Live photographer Shelley Corcoran captured this gallery of pictures and we hope you enjoy them. Also read: PICTURES | Spectacular colour and super entertainment at Granard Easter parade

PICTURES | Occasion to cherish as Longford hosts Midlands Eid Festival for first time

By Longford Live Reporter

Published 7th Apr 2026, 09:00 GMT

H.E. Mariam Madiha Aftab, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Ireland attended the Midlands Multicultural Eid Festival in St Mary’s Hall, Edgeworthstown, organised by members of the Longford POC (Pakistani Overseas Community) team

Caption: Arzu Jewels By Bushra; Raabia Shaik and Ania Rashid Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Arzu Jewels By Bushra; Raabia Shaik and Ania Rashid Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Ibfihal Saved (Family Food) at the POC Midlands Multicultural Eid Festival in Edgeworthstown organised by the Longford (Pakistani Overseas Community) POC team Picture: Shelley Corcoran Also read: 'There was so much community': FeliSpeaks on the 'joy' of her childhood in Longford

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Caption: Ibfihal Saved (Family Food) at the POC Midlands Multicultural Eid Festival in Edgeworthstown organised by the Longford (Pakistani Overseas Community) POC team Picture: Shelley Corcoran Also read: 'There was so much community': FeliSpeaks on the 'joy' of her childhood in Longford

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