Eid on the Square 2025

Hosted by Deana Soni and Haroon Rashid  

• Shaykh Ashiqur Rahman - Welcome Prayer
• Zahra Ahmad
• Waw Arts Academy
• Sevde Akbaba
• Kazi Shafiqur Rahman - Call to Prayer
• Indonesian Angklung Ensemble feat HE. Dr. Desra Percaya
• Speeches by Dr Saliha Mahmood
• Omar Esa
• Q&A with Muslim Aid
• Omar & Hana
• Chand Ali Khan Qawwal and Group
• MoYah
• Muslim Aid Competiton Winner Announcement
• Nabad Troupe - Dabke
• Q&A with Remitly
• Mesut Kurtis
• Imen Siar

Curated by Waw Creative Arts 

WAW Creative Arts presents a vibrant programme of hands-on creative workshops.   
Discover new skills and connect with our community in a fun, welcoming space for all ages.  

Feel the Beat: Drumming & Live Rhythm with Khaleel  
An energetic, hands-on session where you’ll experience drumming yourself  

Power in Words: Collective Poetry Writing  
Join voices together to create powerful and meaningful poetry  

Henna Magic: From Paper to Palm  
Explore the beauty of henna through creative drawing and simple hand templates  

Weave & Wonder: Coconut Leaf Art with Muslim at NU Indonesia  
Learn the traditional skill of weaving coconut leaves into useful rice baskets   

The Art of the Pen: Arabic Calligraphy with Arozo
Discover the elegance of Arabic script and try your hand at calligraphy  

Feel the Beat: Drumming Workshop with Khaleel  

Contribute your creativity to the Waw Interactive Arts Installation piece that will be evolving throughout the day. 

An Interactive Art Installation Sharing Powerful Stories Of Sacrifice And Unity 

What’s In My Bag?  
At the heart of the tent, a suspended bag spills belongings symbolising identity, heritage, and personal sacrifice. This living artwork shares the unseen weight, both physical and emotional, carried by refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants. 

Share a Message 
Visit the Recording Station: Our friendly team will help you get started.  
Record Your Message: choose video or audio, whatever you’re comfortable with. 

In any language say: “We are not here to take, we are here to give.” 
  
Or express your thoughts on sacrifice, identity, or unity. 

Tag + Connect 
Your message will be uploaded to a shared digital link and embedded into an NFC tag. 
This tag is attached to an object and added to the installation, joining others in a collective tapestry of stories. 
  
This is more than art. It's a safe space to feel seen, valued, and connected. 

Artists: Arozo Faizey, Basma El Arrasse, Nicoleta Croitoru, Nusaiba Mohammad-Timol 

A tent showcasing the arts and creativity of Rumi’s Cave with percussion and musical performances, comedy and an interactive creative writing workshop. 

• Mufa - DafZikir drumming 
• Ghuraba - North African Style Electric Guitar and Percussion Duo 
• Abdul Samad - Singer Songwriter 
• Shagufta K Iqbal – Creative Writing Workshop 1 
• Ibraheem Toure - Steel Pans   
• Fathiya’s Comedy 
• Ahmad Ikhlas - Jamaican Dub Poet 
• Shagufta K Iqbal - Creative Writing Workshop 2 
• Rakaya Fetuga - Poetry 
• Fathiya’s Comedy 
• Ahmad Ikhlas - Jamaican Dub Poet 
• Ghuraba & Jam 
• Meet and Greet 

Delve into the Muslim Museum of Britain, discover Victorian Muslims and join us on a guided tour to uncover Muslim connections around Trafalgar Square. 

• 12:30 PM – Victorian Muslims Talk
• 1:00 PM – Mobile Muslim Museum of Britain Tour
• 1:30 PM – Muslim Connections around Trafalgar Square Tour
• 2:00 PM – Victorian Muslims Talk
• 2:30 PM – Mobile Muslim Museum of Britain Tour
• 3:00 PM – Victorian Muslims Talk
• 3:30 PM – Mobile Muslim Museum of Britain Tour
• 4:00 PM – Victorian Muslims Talk
• 4:30 PM – Mobile Muslim Museum of Britain Tour
• 5:00 PM – Muslim Connections around Trafalgar Square Tour

All free to attend 

Join Shade 7, in collaboration with NHS Blood and Transplant, for storytelling and fun activities celebrating our inspiring new children’s book, “A Different Kind of Hero” – and take home your very own FREE copy!   

It’s Hero Day at school and the children come to school in all sorts of costumes, from superheroes to inspirational heroes. But, as they soon learn, heroes come in all shapes and sizes and can even be found in their own families!  

A gentle story which will make children think about the different ways of being a hero, and aims to educate families about the importance of living kidney donation in a child-friendly, engaging way. 

Alif New Beginnings

Eid inspired costumed walkabouts at times (below) throughout the day and lantern making all day in their tent in the south-east corner. 

• 12:15 PM -12:45 PM  
• 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
• 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
• 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
• 4:15 PM – 4:45 PM
• 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM

Omar and Hana

Take a selfie with Islamic cartoon favourites. 

• 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
• 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
• 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
• 3:00 PM – Stage appearance
• 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
• 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Please note: This is free, but tickets for the meet-and-greets must be obtained from the Desi Doll Company stand in the south-east corner. 

There are 5 sessions during the day. Each session is limited to 30 tickets per session (1 family, 1 ticket maximum) 

Quiet Zone

A place away from the noise in the South-East corner. 

Prayer Tent

Male and Female Prayer Tents are located on the North Terrace 

Browse an array of stalls: 

• Yunus Em 
• Aqeeq Precious Jewels 
• Ar-Rayaan Scents 
• BTP Association of Muslim Police 
• Desi Doll Company 
• DKMS 
• Elephant Atta 
• Karrom UK 
• KIRO 
• London Muslim Health Network 
• Mahiz Mehndi 
• Mentyoo 
• Muslim Aid 
• Remitly 
• Yunus Emre Enstitüsü
• Durioo+

Tuck into some tasty treats from our global food offerings: 

• Churros Garcia 
• EMA Ice Cream Van 
• Every Fish Bar 
• Halal Corn Dog 
• Korean Fried Chicken 
• Loaded Chicken and Fries
• Mr Bombay 
• Oshpaz Authentic Uzbek Food 
• Rukhsanas 
• Sheesh & Babs 
• The Suya Factory 
• 24 KARAK 
• Shawarma

Adnaan Shakur

Adnaan is a London-based sustainability consultant and a co-host for Ramadan Tent Project, deeply engrained in building community for South Asians and Muslims in London. He is an enthusiastic, energetic, and friendly approach to engaging and working with others in large teams to deliver successful events.

Aisha Abubakar

Aisha Abubakar is a student, former scientist, and former Welfare Officer for the Nigerian Muslim Forum (NMF), as well as a member of the NMF Orphans Committee. She is the founder of the J.O.Y. Project (Job Opportunities for You), which connects local communities with recruitment opportunities. Aisha is also a member of the British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) and an organiser of various other community projects.

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, video 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. Visit Ashraf's LinkedIn page.

Azmat Suleman

Azmat is an Events and Engagement Manager with a passion for interfaith and intercultural events. Visit Azmat's LinkedIn profile.

Ibrahim Ferullo

Ibrahim is an experienced finance and strategy professional currently holding the role of Head of Finance at StuRents. Beyond professional commitments, he finds immense fulfilment in giving back through Mentyoo, an initiative he co-founded and actively manage.

Through his career, Ibrahim discovered a deep-seated passion for making a meaningful impact in all that he engages with. His finance and social impact journey has been driven by this passion for positive change. With expertise in strategic financial planning, commercial finance, and process optimisation, he consistently seeks opportunities to implement changes that drive growth and operational efficiency.

Ima Miah

Ima is the CEO of the Asian Resource Centre of Croydon. Find out more on Ima's website.

Najib Ahmed

Najib works at the London Assembly’s Secretariat, where he supports Assembly Members in their scrutiny of the Mayor of London. Beyond his day job, Najib is deeply passionate about community engagement strategies, particularly focusing on harder-to-reach communities in London. 

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.

Suraya Miah

Suraya is 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.

Suraya 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 Suraya's LinkedIn page.

TJ Hanif

TJ is a fashion designer and creative dedicated to making a difference in her community. Outside of fashion, TJ gives back to the community by participating at local schools and planning events that inspire growth and unity. She also participates in art curation for the exposure of talented local artists and to give them the limelight they rightfully deserve. On top of that, she runs workshops that teach groups to look at creative ways of tackling the climate crisis and lowering carbon footprints, together with mindfulness art workshops amongst others, for all ages. 

Being a trustee and co-founder of a now-28-year-old charity, TJ has pursued trying to assist members of the public through the minefield of civil litigation. It is the love of creativity and a strong will to make a difference in the lives of others that emboldens her journey.

We will do our best to make sure you feel welcome and enjoy our event. Our event staff and volunteers are here to help with any questions you might have. 

When you arrive, our stewards and Team London volunteers will greet you. Our Team London volunteers will be wearing purple high-visibility jackets and are ready to answer any questions. There will also be clear signs to help guide you around the event. Please note, we will conduct a bag search at the entrance for everyone attending. 

The event has a level access entrance, and it is wheelchair accessible.  All paths are accessible for wheelchair users and there is a lift that connects the North Terrace to the Main Square. Stewards will be there to help you find your way. Assistance dogs are welcome too. 

The festival can get busy. If being in crowds is difficult for you, you can use our accessible viewing area. It is located on the north terrace of Trafalgar Square. This area has hearing loop facilities for the performances on the main stage, and chairs are available for companions and anyone who needs to sit. 

All shows with speech on the main stage will have a British Sign Language interpreter. You can see this on the screen on the right side of the main stage. 

The event may be loud at times due to music and performances. If you need ear defenders, you can ask for them at our information point or speak to a volunteer for help. 

The event is relaxed. You can join or leave at any time and move around as you like. You do not need to be quiet. 

In addition to toilets, we will also have Mobiloo accessible toilet at the event. This toilet has a hoist and a changing table. If you need to use the hoist, please bring your own sling for safety and convenience. You can find more information on Mobiloo’s website: www.mobiloo.org.uk. 

If you need any help on the day with more information about the event, just ask one of our stewards or volunteers, and they will be happy to assist you. 

Trafalgar Square is easy to reach by public transport, including buses, the Tube, and national rail services. 

The nearest Underground station with step-free access from platform to street level is Westminster Station, which is served by the Jubilee, District, and Circle lines. From Westminster Station, it’s about a 10-minute walk to Trafalgar Square. 

Charing Cross Underground Station is the closest Tube station and is served by the Northern and Bakerloo lines. However, please note that this station does not have step-free access. 

Bus routes that stop close to Trafalgar Square include: 

Routes 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 15, 23, 87, 88, 91, 139, and 176, with most buses having wheelchair access. 

For accessible travel options, including step-free routes and Dial-A-Ride services, you can visit the Transport for London (TfL) website for maps and to plan your journey: tfl.gov.uk. 

National Rail 

The nearest railway station is Charing Cross. It is 325 metres away, approximately 3 minutes’ walk. Charing Cross rail station offers step-free access and a step-free route to Trafalgar Square. 

Accessible parking 

The surrounding area on Trafalgar Square can get very busy on the day of the event, so we recommend you take public transport if you're visiting the event. If you’re unable to take public transport for accessibility reasons, accessible parking is available near Trafalgar Square. 

There are Blue Badge parking spaces on St Martin’s Street, located next to the National Gallery. Please be aware that these spaces are around 250 metres from the National Gallery. There are three designated Blue Badge parking bays available here. 

For more information on parking, you can contact the Westminster Parking Information Service on 020 7823 4567. The helpline is open Monday to Saturday, from 8am to 8pm. To find other blue badge parking bays nearby, you can find disabled Blue Badge bays on the City of Westminster’s website using the postcode WC2N 5DN.