Now in its 19th year the Mayor of London’s free annual festival once again welcomes Londoners and visitors to the capital’s iconic Trafalgar Square to celebrate the end of Ramadan the holy month of fasting.
Developed in partnership with the Eid Community Advisory Group and London based arts culture and grass roots Muslim organisations the theme for this year's festival supports the Mayor’s #LondonForEveryone campaign and focusses on family education and innovation bringing communities friends and families together to enjoy the celebrations.
The Main Stage will be hosted by one of the fastest rising names in British comedy Ola Labib alongside TV radio presenter and DJ Yasser Ranjha. Featuring a mix of traditional and contemporary acts including Muslim Belal Indonesia Angklung Ensemble Star Voices Children's Choir Al Awde Zafa and Dabke Group Members of the Orchestra of Syrian Musicians and all the way from Pakistan Chahat Mahmood Ali Qawwal and Group.
And we're pleased to be bringing back the Inspiring Muslim Awards delivered in partnership with Mentyoo celebrating unsung heroes from London’s community.
The Square will be awash with activities markets stalls and a feast of global food stalls to tempt you with. WAW Creative Arts Family Zone hosts calligraphy storytelling batik and Indonesian dance workshops. Halal Tourism Britain invites you on a tour around their Muslim Museum whilst Rumi's Cave DafZikir Drummers and Friends share intimate performances and stories from across the world. There’s interactive football sessions with Goals for Girls a chance to meet Omar and Hana plus face painting and henna. We also welcome LightArtVR and Kidwise STEM workshops who will both be running unique VR experiences. And we're delighted to welcome back Everyday Muslim who present the Identi-Tree live exhibition where you can record your own story have your portrait taken and explore your heritage.
A full rundown of the main stage programme activities caterers and all traders can be found below.
Note: It’s a busy event, so expect queues. There’ll be a search when entering the square, so please don’t bring large bags.
Hosted by Ola Labib and Yasser Ranjha this year's line up includes:
- Welcome Prayer - Imam Mahmood Ul Hussan
- Takaleed
- Indonesian Arts and Dance
- Indonesia Angklung Ensemble
- Call to Prayer – Imam Qari Mehmood ul Hussan
- Inspiring Muslim Awards
- Star Children’s Choir
- Speeches
- Love’s Pilgrim
- Q&A with Islamic Relief UK
- Cultural Style Week – Uzbek Cultural Showcase
- Chahat Mahmood Ali Qawwal and Group
- Q&A with Western Union
- Muslim Belal
- Al Awde Zafa and Dabke Group
- Members of the Orchestra of Syrian Musicians
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Trafalgar Square, , Westminster, London, WC2N 5DN, GB, United Kingdom