Mayor’s Eid on the Square celebrations return to Trafalgar Square

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced that Eid on the Square will return to the capital on Sunday 8 June.

The free, family-friendly festival will mark Eid al-Adha as Trafalgar Square welcomes a variety of culture, food, entertainment and Islamic-inspired art.

Hosted by Deana Soni and Haroon Rashid, the main stage will feature traditional and contemporary performances, including celebrated Nasheed artist Mesut Kurtis, Chand Ali Khan Qawwal & Group, the Indonesian Angklung Ensemble feat H.E. Dr Desra Percaya, and children’s favourites Omar & Hana.

Halal Tourism Britain are running guided walking tours and presenting a pop-up Muslim Museum of Britain. There will be workshops including drumming, coconut leaf weaving, calligraphy and poetry at the WAW Creative Arts Family Zone, while Rumi’s Cave – Spearhead Creatives hosts an interactive tent blending comedy, music and creative writing.

There will be the chance to meet Omar & Hana, browse market stalls offering books, crafts and jewellery, and indulge in delicious dishes from Uzbek and Afghan cuisine to Korean fried chicken, churros and much more.

Prayer tents for men and women will be available on the North Terrace, and a Quiet Zone provides a peaceful retreat in the south-east corner of the Square.

The event runs from noon to 6pm and is delivered in partnership with the Eid Community Advisory Group.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “Eid on the Square is one of the highlights of our capital’s cultural calendar and I’m delighted that this year’s programme is bursting with talent and creativity. The event provides a wonderful opportunity for Londoners and visitors of all backgrounds to unite and celebrate the huge contribution Muslim Londoners make to our city. Together we can continue to show that our diversity is our greatest strength, as we build a better London for everyone. Eid Mubarak!”

A spokesperson at Remitly, the event’s title partner, said: "At Remitly, we understand how special Eid is — a time to reconnect, celebrate blessings, and support loved ones near and far. By sponsoring Eid on the Square, we’re proud to stand alongside the community in this vibrant celebration of unity and tradition.”

Khalid Javid, CEO of Muslim Aid, said: “Eid on the Square celebrates unity, creativity, and hope. By empowering young voices through art and well-being initiatives, we’re nurturing a generation that can shape a more compassionate world. Muslim Aid are honoured to partner with the GLA to bring this vision to life.”

Nusaiba Mohammad-Timol and Talha Timol, Founders of Waw Creative Arts, said: “We are honoured and thrilled to be appointed the Creative Programme Partner for the Mayor of London’s Eid on the Square festival on 8 June 2025. Being entrusted with this role is a tremendous privilege. 

“Waw Creative Arts has a proud history of spotlighting Muslim voices, talent and culture - through the Creative Family Zone hosted at Eid On The Square for the previous three consecutive years. We are excited to continue empowering Muslim voices and sharing the joy of Eid through music, poetry, storytelling and performance.

“We look forward to collaborating with the Mayor’s office to produce an uplifting, family-friendly Eid programme that reflects the diverse beauty of London’s Muslim community. Eid Mubarak!” 

Ima Miah, on behalf of the Eid on the Square Community Advisory Group, said: “We’re proud to have worked closely with the Mayor of London to shape this year’s Eid in the Square – a celebration created with the community at its heart. This event reflects the diversity, creativity and generosity of London’s Muslim communities and we’re excited to welcome everyone to share in the joy, culture and spirit of Eid al-Adha in one of the city’s most iconic spaces.”

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