Eid in the Square 2024
When is Eid in the Square? One of London’s largest celebrations of Eid-al-Fitr returns for its 19th year on Saturday 20 April. The day of live music, dancing, food and traditional crafts is free to attend and attracts over 20,000 visitors each year. What time do the celebrations start and finish? Celebrations kick off at midday and wrap up at around 6pm. What’s the main stage’s lineup for 2024? Hosted by rising British comedian Ola Labib and Capital Xtra DJ Yasser Ranjha, the main stage line-up features an eclectic roster of performers from London and further afield. Imam Mahmood Ul Hussan will open the stage with a welcome prayer, before performances from traditional and contemporary groups including Indonesia Angklung Ensemble, Star Voices Children's Choir, Members of the Orchestra of Syrian Musicians and Chahat Mahmood Ali Qawwal and Group. The full line-up can be found here. Around the square you’ll also find food stalls offering shawarma, Korean corn dogs, Halal German sausages, churros and ice cream, face painting and Mehndi, and a ‘Creative Art Zone’ with calligraphy, storytelling and drama workshops.