When
24 September 2011
12pm - 6pm
Where
Trafalgar Square
Cost
Free
Age Restrictions
n/a
Celebrate the end of Ramadan with the Trafalgar Square Eid Festival. London welcomes the return once more of the light festival after its successful outing last year.
Eid celebrations
A traditional Muslim festival that ends a month of fasting is observed by millions of people all over the UK and thousands of Londoners. Organised by Muslim groups and the Mayor of London, the Eid festival in Trafalgar Square is a chance for everyone to join in the celebrations and enjoy the theme of unity.
Day of celebration
Eid ul Fitur is a special day where Ramadan comes to an end and both Muslims and non Muslims alike can come together across religious boundaries and enjoy the festivities together. Visitors to the Eid festival at Trafalgar Square can experience the cultural diversity of the day and the cultural richness of Islam, with a day of activities and events for all.
Live performances
Different cultures and communities will be able to appreciate art, music and performance poetry at this special festival. Live acts include Canadian hip hop artists Sound of Reason, French musician Akeem and the UK's MC Quest-Rah, plus reggae fusion act Rakin Niass and acoustic jazz musician Fursan. A variety of acts will also be performing traditional nasheed, either a cappella or set to percussive beats.
2011 highlights
The Eid festival 2011 also features Qu'ran recitations and call to prayer, as well as exhibitions, souks and market stalls. There's also poetry inspired music from Raouf, nasheed from the Islamia School Choir and guest appearances from Jernade Miah, Shide Boss, Ramzi and Abbas Hassan as part of the exciting live entertainment at the Trafalgar Square Eid festival London event.
Events for kids and families
Music and performance aside, the Eid London festival will also boast some delicious Eid food plus displays about Islam in Trafalgar Square, making for an event packed day of festivity for kids and adults alike. A chance to enjoy and to appreciate all aspects of Islamic art and culture, the Eid festival is sure to be another brilliant day of celebration in the square.
the Eid Festival London event takes place from 12pm - 6pm, Saturday 24th September 2011, with performances beginning at 2pm. The event is free to attend.
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