Key information
Date: Saturday 20 April 2024
Time: 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Venue: Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London, WC2N 5DN, GB
Cost: Free
About the event
The Mayor of London’s free, annual festival returns to the capital’s iconic Trafalgar Square for the 19th year 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 festival supports the Mayor’s #LondonForEveryone campaign, bringing communities, friends and families together to enjoy the celebrations.
The Main Stage will host an exciting line up of performances and we are very pleased to welcome back the Inspiring Muslim Awards for a second year to celebrate unsung heroes of London's Muslim community nominated by you.
The Square will be awash with activities, markets stalls and a feast of global food stalls to tempt you with.
We look forward to welcoming you to the festival.
Eid Mubarak.
Event programme
Keep an eye out for our exciting line up coming soon.
Eid in the Square is proud to host the Inspiring Muslim Awards for the second year running and we are delighted to be partnering with Mentyoo, which offers free mentoring support to diverse young people.
These awards recognise and celebrate the talent and achievements of British Muslims across London. The aim is to create a cycle of support and inspiration to encourage future Muslim role models and high achievers.
This year, our theme is identity and the awards include:
The Identity Champion Award - This award celebrates those who highlight and address identity issues in their communities, including race, gender, faith, and disability. Nominees are recognised for their work to advance diversity and inclusion, and their powerful advocacy and leadership in this area.
The Identity Art Award - This award shines a spotlight on artists whose work is not only original, but challenges stereotypes and promotes social justice. Nominees are recognised for representing diverse identities, engaging audiences, and fostering dialogue around inclusivity and understanding.
The Identity Storyteller Award - This award recognises writers, filmmakers, and storytellers who challenge stereotypes, celebrate diversity, and advocate for social justice. Nominees are evaluated on their storytelling, how they address identity issues, their work’s impact, and their commitment to genuine representation.
The Identity Community Award - This award honours those who have helped to foster diversity and inclusion within their communities. It’s about celebrating positive British Muslim stories, collaboration, and collective effort. Nominees are recognised for their commitment to inclusivity, the visible impact of what they do, and how they inspire unity and understanding.
Nominate someone for an award
To find out more and to nominate someone for this award, click on the link below by the deadline - midnight on Sunday 10 March 2024.
If successful, winners will be invited on-stage at Eid in the Square to receive their award.
If you'd like to apply for a food stall at this year's event, the applications are now open.
Would you like to have the pitch for two days?
Following Eid in the Square, we will be hosting St George's Day Festival on Sunday 21 April from 12 - 6pm and are keen to hear from traders who would be interested in having a food stall at both events.
If this sounds appealing, please let us know on your application form and we'll be in touch should your application be successful.
Deadline - midnight Sunday 10 March.
If you'd like to apply for a commercial, charity or community stall at this year's event, applications are now open!
Deadline - midnight Sunday 10 March.
Our theme this year is Identity and what it means to be Muslim.
If you're a Muslim performer looking for an opportunity to perform at the festival, or have an idea for a great activity that fits with the ethos of the event, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact [email protected]
Sponsors
If you are interested in hearing about our sponsorship packages for 2024 please contact [email protected]
Meet our Eid Community Advisory Group
Sabah Gilani OBE
Sabah is the Chief Executive of the Better Community Business Network (BCBN), a grant-giving charity which has distributed 1.4 million to over 70 charities across the UK. She has led various initiatives through BCBN, including an ex-offender housing project, launching the Muslim Fostering Network and founding the Muslim Mind collaborative. Sabah hosts the Muslim Mind podcast series which provides key learning and insights for system leaders and commissioners of mental health services. Sabah received an OBE in 2020 for her work with Muslim youth. Find out more on their website.
Shelina Janmohamed
Shelina is the Vice President of Islamic Marketing at Ogilvy, author of the bestselling memoir Love In A Headscarf, a news columnist and broadcaster. Shelina was named as one the UK’s 100 most influential Muslim women. Make sure you look out for her latest book for girls which was published last year called: BeYOUtiful. Find out more on their website.
Ima Miah
Ima Miah is the CEO of the Asian Resource Centre of Croydon. Find out more on their website.
Suraya Miah
A dedicated and compassionate newly qualified social worker, Suraya specialises within a range of disciplines including youth activism, research, and community outreach within Camden and on a pan-London level. She represents a number of authority and charitable organisations, working to support a range of different communities. She is particularly interested in exploring her own heritage and background as a south-Asian Muslim living in London, and aspires to do this in a space that celebrates such diverse cultures. Find out more on her Linked in page.
Ashraf Moallim
Ashraf has worked in all aspects of television production as both a producer and head of production. Work in broadcast and independent projects has taken Ashraf to several African countries and across Europe. Her work in TV, vide and new media has always been informed by a passionate belief that storytelling can be a powerful impetus for common good and unity. Ashraf has mentored young creatives, teaching workshops across the country and now specialises in the development of branding and creative content production for international and faith based communities and organisations. Find out more on her linked in page.
Omar Salha
Omar Salha FRSA is the Founder and Chief Executive of Ramadan Tent Project, an award-winning charity with a mission of bringing communities together to better understand each other. Find out more on their website.
Azmat Suleman
Events and engagement manager with a passion for interfaith and intercultural events. Find out more on their LinkedIn profile.
Rukhsana Yaqoob
Rukhsana is an independent Education Consultant and Leadership Coach who taught mainly in Waltham Forest schools, then nationally to raise the attainment of underachieving Muslim pupils. As a national advisor, school governor, non- executive director and President of the Muslim Teachers’ Association, Rukhsana leads with passion, commitment and pragmatism. She is co-chair of Nisa-Nashim teachers’ group for Muslim and Jewish women, a school governor, on the Waltham Forest SACRE, part of Consortium for Muslim Professionals and President of the Muslim Teachers Association. In 2022 the Queen awarded Rukhsana an MBE for her services to education. Find out more at Muslim Teachers Association.
We are currently looking for a few new members to support and steer the GLA to deliver Eid in the Square successfully for London and its communities over the coming years.
We are seeking a diverse range of people who:
- represent London-wide Muslim communities and organisations
- live and or work in London
- understand Muslim traditions (old and new)
- have knowledge of Muslim culture, and events in London and strong community and networking connections.
We are particularly interested in hearing from:
- Representatives from the Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe
- People with strong links to organisations and sponsors who might be interested in partnership opportunities
- People with a good understanding/strong links with Muslim culture/music scene to help with programming
- Younger representatives (16 – 24) with good connections
- People with strong Muslim networks and marketing capabilities.
No formal experience is required but ideally you will be a representative of an organisation or membership body, feel comfortable being part of a diverse group, and be willing to listen to others and commit to several meetings each year.
Could this be you? If you'd like to find out more please email [email protected]
Plan your visit
Accessible facilities at Trafalgar Square
- Wheelchair accessible public toilets are available on the lower terrace of Trafalgar Square. This is on the west side of the square to the left of the central staircase. These will be open and free of charge during the event.
Additional accessible facilities for Eid in the Square
- All staff and stewards will be briefed on disability awareness.
- Event stewards will be available to help wheelchair users travelling between the upper (north terrace) and the lower terrace levels of Trafalgar Square.
- The accessible viewing area will be at the top of the central staircase. Some seating will be available for companions within the viewing area, and for those less able to stand. An area with hearing loop will be available.
- A RevoLOOtion wheelchair accessible portable toilet will be provided on the north west corner of Trafalgar Square (on the upper terrace). The mobile toilet has a hoist and changing table. Mobiloo users needing to use the hoist must bring their own sling with them. This is for your own safety and convenience – and to prevent any cross-contamination between different users. Further details can be found on the RevoLOOtion website.
- BSL Interpreters will be present on the main stage. A picture in picture will also be displayed in the right hand corner of the 25ft screen which is positioned on the left side of the main stage.
Accessible transport
- You can plan your journey with TfL’s Journey Planner.
Bus
- Routes 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 53, 77A, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176 and 453.
- All these routes lead to Trafalgar Square. However, 9 and 15 are heritage buses and do not have a low-floor.
- Visit the TfL website for more information on buses.
Tube
- The nearest Underground station with step-free access from platform to street level is Westminster. This is served by the Jubilee, District and Circle lines. Outside Westminster station buses 12, 24, 88 or 453 have low-floor buses which call at a stop within 150m of Trafalgar Square.
- Charing Cross Underground station is served by the Northern and Bakerloo lines. It is the closest Tube station. However, it does not have step-free access.
- Visit the TfL website for accessible Tube maps.
National Rail
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross. It is 325 metres away, approximately three minutes’ walk. Charing Cross rail station offers step-free access and a step-free route to Trafalgar Square.
Dial-a-ride
- Find out about registering and pre-booking Dial-a-ride services.
Accessible parking
The nearest Blue Badge parking spaces to Trafalgar Square are:
- St Martin’s Street – five spaces - 321 metres from Trafalgar Square
- Suffolk Street – one space - 644 metres from Trafalgar Square
- Spring Gardens – one space - 321 metres from Trafalgar Square
To find other blue badge parking bays nearby, please search the City of Westminster’s website using the postcode WC2N 5DN.
To see where the bays are, click the ‘View results on a map’ button on the search results page.