Allow up to 12 people or 3 households to meet on Thursday 13th May 2021 (Eid)

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

A relaxation of Coronavirus rules on Thursday 13th May 2021, only 4 days ahead of step 3 of England's roadmap out of lockdown, to enable Muslims to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr outdoors within their families, in groups of up to 12 people or 3 households.

National & local lockdowns restricted Eid celebrations in May and July 2020. Step 3 of the Roadmap will allow groups of up to 30 outdoors, including in private gardens, from just 4 days after Eid-ul-Fitr. Large-scale events are already being trialled. Coronavirus hospitalisations and deaths have fallen in the UK by over 95% from January’s peak. Half of the population has been vaccinated, with over 20% having had two doses. This would be a modest and safe relaxation.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

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Timeline

27 Apr 2021	Petition opened for signatures
30 Apr 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 30 Apr 2021

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