Eid al-Fitr 2016: Sadiq Khan Joined by Thousands for Trafalgar Square Celebration

London, 05 Syawal 1437/10 July 2016 (MINA) – Sadiq Khan was joined by thousands of people in Trafalgar Square for a huge Eid celebration on Saturday.

The Mayor of London, who was introduced on stage by presenter Konnie Huq, shared a selfie on Twitter with huge crowds in the background, standard.co.uk reported.

He wrote: “How’s this for a selfie! Londoners of all faiths and backgrounds celebrating Eid in Trafalgar Square.”

This year, the end of Ramdan was marked in the central London square with a celebration of the achievements of Muslim women.

Alongside music and food from around the world, there was also a bazaar-style market with stalls from grassroots Muslim groups.

Mr Khan said ahead of the event: “This year’s Ramadan has been one of the longest fasts in over 30 years. Although it has been quite challenging, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the past month, my first Ramadan as the Mayor of London.

“It has been a great opportunity to bring together London’s many communities – to me, that’s what Ramadan is all about.”

He said: “It is now more important than ever to unite as Londoners and extend our hands of friendship in light of the EU referendum, the recent surge in hate crime and the terrible atrocities in Istanbul.” (T/R07/R01)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)