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Eid in the Square celebrations in London's iconic Trafalgar Square.
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EID IN THE SQUARE 2022

Date: Saturday 07 May 2022
Time: 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Venue: Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London, WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom
Cost: Free

Eid in the Square is back. 

This year will be the Mayor of London's 17th Eid in the Square and to celebrate
the return of major festivals to our great city and London's iconic Trafalgar
Square our theme is #LetsDoLondon. 

This unique cultural event marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting.
Developed in partnership with London based arts, culture and grass roots Muslim
organisations this vibrant festival brings communities, families and friends
together to enjoy the celebrations.

The Main Stage will be hosted by award winning actor, filmmaker and BBC Asian
Network presenter Mistah Islah alongside former teacher and trailblazing
broadcaster Mehreen Baig and features a mix of traditional and contemporary acts
including Baha Yetin Sufi Ensemble, Nafees Ifran & Qalandar Qawwali Band, Dur
Dur Band, Star Children’s Choir and the Original Mummy’s Boy, spoken word poet
Hussain Manawer. 

Plus watch out for comedy sketch favourites The Halalians live on stage for the
first time here at Eid in the Square.

Alif carnival company will be bringing a sea of stunning Eid Costumes to the
Square - a great opportunity for a selfie.

We’ve a feast of global food stalls to tempt you with including Indian street
food from Mr Bombay, silk road delights from Oshpaz Uzbek Street Food,
Venezualan fayre from Pebellon and Somali treats from Hooyo East.

Plus, Grammy award-winning producer Naughty Boy will be spicing things up in his
Naughty Boy Kitchen pop up serving signature dishes fusing his British
upbringing and Pakistani heritage in partnership with Spice Village. A full list
of caterers can be found below.

There will be a hive of activities across the Square including WAW Creative Art
Zone with calligraphy, storytelling, drama and poetry workshops as well as a
large art wall for you to add your splash of creativity too, the Somali Mobile
Museum inviting you to share your stories, plus Mehndi and Face Painting.

We’ve some fun sporting activities too with Muslim Girls Fence and Sisterhood FC
who will be running interactive sessions throughout the day and you  can become
a scientist and investigate how moon craters are formed in Phases of the Moon
presented by Shade 7 Publishing and Kidwise.

The North Terrace hosts a number of stalls including Desi Doll Company, Vennuss
clothing, Yunus Emre Institute London, Islamic Art Prints and many more. A full
list can be found below.

And, did you know that Trafalgar Square was rich in Muslim history?  Halal
Tourism Britain will be running free 20-minute bite-sized tours Muslim Stories
of Trafalgar Square on the hour from 12:30pm – 5:30pm.


OUR SPONSORS

Thanks to our sponsors for supporting the event:

 * Presenting Charity Partner - Islamic Relief UK
 * contributing sponsors - Western Union and Wahed Invest
 * and Radio Partner Lyca Radio & Lyca Gold




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Eid Mubarak!




MAIN STAGE

Hosts: Mehreen Baig and Mistah Islah  

 * Arfoud Brothers and Sisters
 * Baha Yetkin Sufi Ensemble
 * Nafees Irfan & Qalandar Qawwali Band
 * Grace and Poise Academy
 * Hussain Manawer
 * Hawiyya Dance Company
 * Nusaiba Mohammad Timol
 * The Halalians
 * Dur Dur Band
 * Star Children’s Choir 

Plus: 

Muslim Heroes 
We’re pleased to introduce this new section to the main stage programme, hosted
by Shelina Janmohamed.

Shelina will be interviewing Muslim heroes from across the world of sport, art
and literature including Ruqsana Begum, Kia Abdullah, Yasmin Abdullahi, Nusaiba
Mohammad Timol, Shaykh Yunus Dudhwala and Naughty Boy.


ACTIVITIES AND TRADERS AROUND THE SQUARE

 * Alif New Beginnings - Eid costumed walkabout performers
 * British Pakistan Foundation and Mentyoo
 * Darussalam toys and Islamic books
 * Desi Doll Company
 * Halal Tourism Britain - bite-sized tours revealing Muslim Stories of
   Trafalgar Square
 * Islamic Art Prints
 * London Muslim Health Network
 * Mahiz Mehndi
 * Metropolitan Police Services and Association of Muslim Police
 * Maryam Luong Face Painting
 * Muslim Girls Fence - interactive fencing lessons for all
 * Muslim Scout Fellowship - interactive activities
 * Numbi Arts - Somali Mobile Museum 
 * Shade 7 Publishing / Kidwise - Phases of the Moon - Science Workshops
 * Sisterhood FC - interactive football sessions for all
 * Vennuss Clothing 
 * WAW Creative Arts Zone - calligraphy, art wall, storytelling and drama
   workshops
 * Yunus Emre Institute London


FOOD TRADERS

 * Bamboo House
 * The Street Food
 * Oh Babu
 * Pebellon
 * Mr Bombay
 * Berlin Doner Kebabs
 * Exotic Tagine
 * The German Sausage Co
 * Go Habibi - Street Grills
 * OshPaz Uzbek Street Food
 * Ice cream
 * Hooyo East
 * Donuts and Churros
 * Naughty Boy Kitchen in partnership with Spice Village


COMMUNITY ADVISORY GROUP

The Eid Community Advisory Group exists for the purpose of supporting and
steering the GLA to deliver Eid in the Square successfully for London and its
communities.

Abubakar Adam
Abu is the Regional Engagement Manager for British Red Cross - Voluntary
Community Sector Emergency Response and an active member of The Association for
Research on Nonprofit Organisations and Voluntary Action, Chairman of Al Nagashi
Mosque and Community Centre and Chairman of the 17th Lambeth Scout Groups -
South London.
Find out more on their website

 

Sabah Gilani OBE
Sabah is the CEO of BCBN - Better Community Business Network and has a wealth of
experience in event management and the charitable sector. 
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 will be published on May 12th
called: BeYOUtiful.
Find out more on their website

 

Hudda Khaireh
Hudda is an independent researcher and artist with a background in Public
International Law. Hudda is a part of the Black Feminist artist collective,
Thick/er Black Lines as well as an associate of Numbi Arts and OOMK Zine and a
founding member of the Somali Museum.
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

 

Ipek Ozerim
Ipek is the founder of Prickly Pear Communication and T-VINE Magazine.  She's a
specialist in all things Turkish, and has extensive experience working with
Muslim communities and businesses from around the world.
Find out more on their website

 

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




EID COMMUNITY ADVISORY GROUP

Are you interested in helping develop and shape the vision for Eid in the Square
in 2022 and beyond? 

We are looking for new members to join our Community Advisory Group.

Click below for more information:
 


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