The Indian Arrival Committee (IAC) was successful in holding its second Eid Fest on September 26, 2009, at the West Demerara Secondary School, Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara.

Islamic Students entertain with their youthful voices.

The celebration was held in collaboration with the wider Muslim Community of Guyana, along with the communities of Region Three. Hundreds of people were in attendance from as far as Berbice and areas between Parika and Patentia.

The rich cultural programme included a wide cross-section of young Islamic students and special guest, renowned international recording artiste and popular Qasseeda Singer of Trinidad and Tobago, Jameer Hoosein.

Trinidad and Tobago’s Jameer Hoosein entertains the audience.

Patron of the IAC Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud, Minister of Housing Irfaan Ali, Minister of Labour Manzoor Nadir, and Chairman of Region Three Julius Faerber were among those who addressed the large gathering.

Children enjoyed free rides and games and on sale was a wide variety of foods and Islamic artifacts.

The celebration brought the Muslim Community together and provided the opportunity to reflect after the holy month of Ramadan.

Children having fun at the celebration.

Last year, the IAC, in collaboration with the Muslim Community of Guyana and the community of Lusignan, held its first ever National Eid Fest at the Lusignan Tarmac, East Coast Demerara, in an effort to bring the Muslim Community together and provided the opportunity to reflect after the holy month of Ramadan. Participants also remembered those who were slain in the Lusignan Massacre on January 26, 2008.