President of Mexican Islamic Council: Our Eid Is a Day of Unity, Compassion, and Coexistence

President of Mexican Islamic Council: Our Eid Is a Day of Unity, Compassion, and Coexistence
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Mexico City witnessed a distinctive atmosphere of faith and spirituality as Muslims gathered to perform the blessed Eid al-Adha prayer, in a scene that reflected the growing institutional presence of the Muslim community in Mexico and reinforced the values of unity, brotherhood, and coexistence embodied by Eid.

Hundreds of Muslims gathered on the morning of Wednesday, May 27, at Bicentenario Park in the Mexican capital to perform the Eid al-Adha prayer. Families, children, and worshippers began arriving in the early morning hours, amid an atmosphere marked by tranquility, joy, and social solidarity.

The prayer area brought together Muslims from diverse cultural and national backgrounds, who stood in orderly rows to perform the prayer, presenting an image of harmony and affection among members of the Muslim community in Mexico during major religious occasions.

The prayer was led by the President of the Mexican Islamic Council and Dean of the College of Islamic and Arabic Studies in Latin America, Al-Azhar preacher Dr. Mohammed Mansour. In his Eid sermon, he addressed the meanings of obedience, faith, and following the example of the prophets and messengers, stressing the importance of strengthening human and moral values in the lives of Muslims.

After the prayer, worshippers exchanged greetings and congratulations, while an atmosphere of love and affection prevailed among those present. The celebrations also included the distribution of gifts to children and the organization of social and family activities that brought joy to the participants.

The Mexican Islamic Council is considered the first official Islamic institution recognized by the Mexican government. It plays a prominent role in representing Muslims before official institutions, promoting Islamic culture in Spanish, supporting new Muslims, and strengthening religious education across different regions of the country.

Although the number of Muslims in Mexico remains limited compared with the overall population, the Muslim community has witnessed noticeable gradual growth in recent years