Eid In Trafalgar Square: Muslim Celebrations Return In May

Looks like this article is a bit old. Be aware that information may have changed since it was published.

Last Updated 19 May 2026

Londonist Eid In Trafalgar Square: Muslim Celebrations Return In May
Sadiq Khan high fiving a young girl
"Eid on the Square provides a wonderful opportunity for Londoners and visitors of all backgrounds to unite and celebrate the huge contribution Muslim Londoners make to our city." Image: Greater London Authority/Caroline Teo

Eid celebrations return to Trafalgar Square on Saturday 30 May 2026, with a day of Islamic-inspired music, food and family activities.

Eid al-Adha — one of the two Eids, the other being Eid al-Fitr — marks the end of Hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. This year it takes place between 26-30 May, with London's big celebration happening at the end of this period.

People crown under Nelson's Column to celebrate Eid
Eid al-Adha marks the end of Hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. Image: Greater London Authority/Caroline Teo

Eid on the Square 2026 features, among other things:

ðŸŽĪ Main stage action throughout the day, featuring performances from London Arab Orchestra, London Turkish Association Dance Group and Khan Brothers Qawwali Group, plus Q&As, calls to prayer and more.

ðŸŠķ A Family Zone, with lantern and headdress making, and calligraphy and stencil workshops.

ðŸ—Ąïļ Live demos from Muslim Girls Fence, with a chance to pick up fundamental fencing skills from them.

🎊 Stalls from the likes of confectioners Ambala and the Desi Doll Company, as well as face painting.

🍗 Eats from Afghan Grill, Korean Fried Chicken, Halal German Hot Dogs and Fries and loads more.

Someone doing henna tattoos
Image: Greater London Authority/Caroline Teo

Says the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan: "Eid on the Square 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!"

Eid on the Square, Trafalgar Square, 12pm-6pm, Saturday 30 May 2026, free.