London mayor Sadiq Khan joins thousands for Trafalgar Square Eid Festival celebration
London Mayor Sadiq Khan will join thousands at Trafalgar Square today to celebrate the capital's 13th Eid Festival.
The event celebrates the end of Ramadan through displays of Muslim art, cultural exhibits, poetry, story-telling and food.
This year, the event will focus on the contribution women make to Muslim culture, as a number of speeches and presentations will be given by a line-up of Muslim women.
The programme will be hosted by ITV presenter Sameena Ali-Khan and journalist Remona Aly, and has been designed to reflect the diversity of the Muslim community.
The event will last between midday and 6pm.
Sadiq Khan said:
Eid al-Fitr is a time for celebration. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed breaking my fast with Londoners of all faiths and backgrounds across our city, and now, after the fasts of Ramadan, I can’t wait to bring together families and neighbours to share our cultural traditions.
I know this year’s festival will present the vibrancy, breadth and depth of Muslim culture to Londoners and will once again show the world that London is open. Enjoy the celebrations, Eid Mubarak.