Londoners are invited to celebrate Eid at Trafalgar Square in one of the biggest events of its kind in the capital. Trafalgar Square will be alive with activity at a huge cultural celebration, held worldwide to end the Ramadan month of fasting.

Celebrating Eid
Eid ul-fitr is the global Muslim cultural event that officially marks the end of Ramadan fasting. Observed by millions of Muslims, Eid sees celebrations across communities and families throughout the world.

Join the party
London’s celebrations of Eid at Trafalgar Square are organised jointly by the Mayor of London and Muslim organisations, and includes live entertainment, market stalls, exhibitions and displays about Islam. Visitors of all ages are welcome to take part in the celebrations and find out about Muslim culture in an open, welcoming event.

London united
With growing political and social tensions regarding the integration of Muslim communities into the mainstream, Eid at Trafalgar Square provides an ideal opportunity to celebrate a joyous occasion in Muslim culture in the heart of the capital. Children and adults of all racial and religious backgrounds are invited to take part in the event, which promises to be a vibrant, uplifting day out.

Event highlights
Highlights for the 2011 celebrations for Eid at Trafalgar Square include a selection of delicious Eid food as well as souks, exhibitions and special activities for children. The festival also includes hip hop artists Sound of Reason, French MC Akeem, as well as acoustic jazz from Fursan and reggae fusion Rakin Niass. Artists such as Quest Rah and the Islamia School Choir will also showcase a variety of nasheed, traditional Islamic spoken word pieces performed a cappella or set to basic beats.

A cultural celebration
Trafalgar Square regularly plays host to a selection of cultural events across religions, with Christian, Hindu, Muslim, Jewish and Sikh events all celebrated on the Square. Londoners can celebrate the cultural diversity of the capital in suitably festive style and join with the Muslim community in the significant Muslim event of Eid.

Eid at Trafalgar Square takes place at Trafalgar Square from 12pm - 6pm, Saturday 24th September 2011, with performances starting from 2pm. The event is free to attend.

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