Hundreds celebrate Eid as families flock to Trafalgar Square

Hundreds celebrate Eid as families flock to Trafalgar Square 'All, regardless of faith, race or background are welcome,' said London Mayor Sadiq Khan as families attended Eid in the Square in the city's iconic Trafalgar Square Families in London celebrated Eid in the sunshine at Trafalgar Square in a gathering attended by people of all faiths. The event, organised by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, saw musical performances including from the likes of Danish rapper Isam B, the London Arab orchestra and British musician Khaled Sadiq. "All, regardless of faith, race or background are welcome," said Mr Khan said in a message played through speakers to the crowds at the 20th edition of the event that marked the end of Ramadan, Islams holy month of fasting. Brits baking in the hit could be seen in colourful outfits as they attended the event in the iconic square under the looming stone tower of Nelson's Column. The event also had food stalls, art installations and a Muslim girls fencing team exhibition. And the deputy mayor of London Debbie Weekes-Bernard called out instances of Islamophobia she said were on display at the recent Unite the Kingdom rally, adding they do not “reflect London at all”, while she celebrated in Trafalgar Square. Two weeks ago, the same square was home to activist Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom march, where speakers called for Islam to be “removed” from Parliament, and insisted it was “time” for Muslims to leave the country. She added the rhetoric was “not the London” that she knows. “We know that there was a lot of Islamophobia on display and that is not something we stand for here." The deputy mayor pointed out that Eid In The Square was a way for people to “come together” and celebrate the Muslim communities in London. Check out the celebrations in pictures here.