Confusion and anger over northern lockdown restrictions amid Eid celebrations
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mirror.co.ukConfusion surrounded fresh lockdown restrictions in the North that kicked in just as Muslims began to celebrate Eid. More than four million people were told they can no longer visit anyone outside their household in their homes or gardens.
The crackdown across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and West Yorkshire, following a spike in coronavirus infections there, was announced late on Thursday and came into force at midnight.
Anyone ignoring the guidelines could face a £100 fine. But the timing was a blow to Muslims as the festival of Eid began. Health Secretary Matt Hancock denied it was aimed at curtailing celebrations, adding: “We are allowing mosques and other religious places to stay open as they’ve done so much work to allow for
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