Eid in the Square

ADDRESSTrafalgar Square, Central London, Westminster, London WC2N 5DS

DATES:Saturday 17th August 2013

OPENING TIMES1.30pm-6pm

Eid al-Fitr is the global Muslim celebration which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Eid is the Arabic word meaning festivity, while al-Fitr means conclusion of the fast

The event features live music – past performers have included Polish-Egyptian hip-hop artists Quest-Rah, French-based rappers Akeem and North African Rai band Cheb Nacim among others – as well as food stalls, exhibitions and displays about Islam. There will also be other local events happening across London in what should prove to be a vibrant and uplifting occasion for everyone involved.