A Muslim group has asked the Taoiseach to allow Eid celebrations, involving 500 people at Croke Park, to go ahead.
The event, that's due to take place at GAA HQ in two weeks, was confirmed before limits on mass gatherings were extended.
The celebration was fully booked within two hours of going public.
On Wednesday, the government announced phase 4 of the Covid-19 roadmap was being delayed until August 10th. It means outdoor gatherings are still limited to 200 people.
The Irish Muslim and Peace Integration Council has written to Micheál Martin looking for an exemption similar to the one granted to churches and mosques to allow more people to attend services.
The government has delayed Phase 4 to 10th of August which is impacting #EidAtCrokePark.
I have written this morning to #Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD allowing for exception similar to precedent set by out-going #Taoiseach @LeoVaradkar following a plea made by #Archbishop...1/3
— Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri (@DrUmarAlQadri) July 16, 2020
The group says there will be space for social distancing on the pitch, everyone will wear face masks and bring their own prayer mats.
