For Muslims, Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. To celebrate Eid, London’s mayor Sadiq Khan hosted a free festival in Trafalgar Square this afternoon.
The celebration saw thousands of people watch the likes of Safe Addam and Yusuf Islam take the stage, with various stalls for food, drink and other shops dotted around the square.
As Mayor, I’m delighted to host London’s Eid celebration in Trafalgar Square today. #EidLDN #LondonIsOpen https://t.co/e0mfgc587z
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) July 2, 2017
Here are some of the best pictures from the colourful celebration.
It definitely looked like people were enjoying the day.
Fantastic atmosphere at #EidLDN today – inspiring to see Londoners from all walks of life celebrating together #LondonIsOpen pic.twitter.com/hXkyY4h2sn
— Mayor of London (@MayorofLondon) July 2, 2017
Awesome day for Eid on the Square with so many legends and such a diverse and vibrant crowd. Thank you @MayorofLondon! #EidLDN #LondonIsOpen pic.twitter.com/2qz13xjWbl
— Muhammed Ravat (@mhmdrvt) July 2, 2017
So happy fo celebrate Eid in Trafalgar Square! #LondonIsOpen pic.twitter.com/pHXaHmSM3D
— Brett Hendrickson (@bbhendrickson) July 2, 2017
It's beautiful out here at! Come join us for the Eid Festival at Trafalgar Square, until 6pm. #EidLDN #LondonIsOpen @MayorofLondon @LDN_gov pic.twitter.com/sYLCVuG55a
— Haroon Mota (@Haroon_Mota) July 2, 2017
Everyone is probably just thankful that the sun came out for the event, which obviously makes everything better.