Eid in the Square 2023

Hosts: Mariah Idrissi and Ali Official 

• Hassen Rasool

• The Scorpios 

• Grace and Poise Academy 

• Silk Road Collective 

• Cultural Style Week – Afghan Show 

• FaceSoul 

• Inspiring Muslim Awards

• The Khan Brothers Qawwali Group 

• Q&A with Islamic Relief UK

• Indonesian Dance & Arts – RMNU Rebana and Nauli Dancers 

• MoYah 

• Colours of Eid parade led by the Dhol Drummers 

• Everyday Muslim – archive photo exhibition, audio histories and family heritage workshop. Be part of the archive – bring your own photos down and we will scan them into the archive. 

• WAW Creative Arts Family Zone – calligraphy workshops, poetry and drama workshops and performances, Eid message wall. 

• Shade 7 Publishing – ‘Journey through the Islamic Months’ storytelling sessions 

• Rumi’s Cave Open Mic Tent – poets, comedians and acoustic performances throughout the day  

• Muslim Girls Fence – demos and interactive fencing activities (Maslaha and British Fencing)  

• Alif New Beginnings – Eid costumed walkabout performers throughout the day 

• Halal Tourism Britain - free bite-sized tours revealing Muslin Stories of Trafalgar Square. There will be a few slots available on the day so book your space in advance if you wish to secure a place.    

• New Crescent Society - Workshop/presentation about how to site the Eid moon  

• Prayer Tent - male and female 

• Authentic Flavours of Silk Road  

• Bamboo House 

• Berlin Doner Kebabs 

• Dutch Mini Pancakes 

• Hooyo East 

• Ice Cream 

• Mr Bombay 

• Oh Babu 

• OshPaz Uzbek Street Food 

• Pabellon 

• Rukhsanas 

• Sheesh n Babs 

• The German Sausage Co 

• The Spice Shack 

• The Street Food 

• British Pakistan Foundation and Mentyoo 

• Darussalam toys and Islamic books 

• Desi Doll Company 

• Islamic Art Prints 

• LDN Artistry - Mehndi  

• London Fire Brigade

• London Muslim Health Network 

• Maryam Luong Face Painting 

• Metropolitan Police Services and Association of Muslim Police 

• Yunus Emre Institute London 

Accessible facilities at Trafalgar Square

• Wheelchair accessible public toilets are available on the lower terrace of Trafalgar Square. This is on the west side of the square to the left of the central staircase. These will be open and free of charge during the event.
• Trafalgar Square’s cafe is wheelchair accessible and has a low-level counter and induction loop. Free drinking water is available at the east side water drinking fountain.

Additional accessible facilities for Eid in the Square:

• All staff and stewards will be briefed on disability awareness.
• Event stewards will be available to assist wheelchair users travelling between the upper (north terrace) and the lower terrace levels of Trafalgar Square.
• The accessible viewing area will be at the top of the central staircase. Some seating will be available for companions the viewing area, and for those less able to stand. An area with hearing loop will be available.
• A Mobiloo wheelchair accessible portable toilet will be provided on the north west corner of Trafalgar Square (on the upper terrace). The mobile toilet has a hoist and changing table. Mobiloo users needing to use the hoist must bring their own sling with them. This is for your own safety and convenience – and to prevent any cross-contamination between different users. Further details can be found on the Mobiloo website.
• BSL Interpreters will be present on the main stage. A picture in picture will also be displayed in the right hand corner of the 25ft screen which is positioned on the left side of the main stage.

Accessible transport

• You can plan your journey with TfL’s Journey Planner.

Bus

• Routes 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 53, 77A, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176 and 453.
• All these routes lead to Trafalgar Square. However, 9 and 15 are heritage buses and do not have a low-floor.
• Visit the TfL website for more information on buses.

Tube

• The nearest Underground station with step-free access from platform to street level is Westminster. This is served by the Jubilee, District and Circle lines. Outside Westminster station buses 12, 24, 88 or 453 have low-floor buses which call at a stop within 150m of Trafalgar Square.
• Charing Cross Underground station is served by the Northern and Bakerloo lines. It is the closest Tube station. However, it does not have step-free access.
• Visit the TfL website for accessible Tube maps.

National Rail

• The nearest railway station is Charing Cross. It is 325 metres away, approximately 3 minutes’ walk. Charing Cross rail station offers step-free access and a step-free route to Trafalgar Square.

Dial-a-ride

• Find out about registering and pre-booking Dial-a-ride services.

Accessible parking

The nearest Blue Badge parking spaces to Trafalgar Square are:

• St Martin’s Street – five spaces - 321 metres from Trafalgar Square
• Outside Canada House – one space - 33 metres from Trafalgar Square
• Suffolk Street – one space - 644 metres from Trafalgar Square
• Spring Gardens – one space - 321 metres from Trafalgar Square

To find other blue badge parking bays nearby, please search the City of Westminster’s website using the postcode WC2N 5DN.

To see where the bays are, click the ‘View results on a map’ button on the search results page.

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.

Current members are:

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 Chief Executive of the Better Community Business Network (BCBN), a grant-giving charity which has distributed 1.4 million to over 70 charities across the UK. She has led various initiatives through BCBN, including an ex-offender housing project, launching the Muslim Fostering Network and founding the Muslim Mind collaborative. Sabah hosts the Muslim Mind podcast series which provides key learning and insights for system leaders and commissioners of mental health services. Sabah received an OBE in 2020 for her work with Muslim youth. 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 was published last year 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.