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| Thousands delight in London Eid in the Square celebrations | Thousands delight in London Eid in the Square celebrations |
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| The free annual celebration, following the end of Ramadan, returned for its 18th year | |
| Thousands of people descended on London's Trafalgar Square to mark Eid in the Square. | |
| The event returned for its 18th year and celebrated Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, the holy month in the Muslim calendar. | |
| It was hosted by the Mayor of London with this year's theme - Love For Everyone - focusing on bringing families and communities together. | |
| Sadiq Khan said he was "delighted to once again host Eid in the Square". | Sadiq Khan said he was "delighted to once again host Eid in the Square". |
| He said there was "fantastic entertainment for all the family" which showcased "the very best of London's Muslim communities and celebrating their immense contribution to the capital". | He said there was "fantastic entertainment for all the family" which showcased "the very best of London's Muslim communities and celebrating their immense contribution to the capital". |
| "Our city's greatest strength is our diversity and celebrating the end of Ramadan together is another example of how we are building a better and fairer London for everyone." | "Our city's greatest strength is our diversity and celebrating the end of Ramadan together is another example of how we are building a better and fairer London for everyone." |
| Sadiq Khan attended the Eid in the Square event in London | Sadiq Khan attended the Eid in the Square event in London |
| This year saw for the first time, the Inspiring Muslim Awards, where unsung heroes from London's community, nominated by locals, are celebrated | This year saw for the first time, the Inspiring Muslim Awards, where unsung heroes from London's community, nominated by locals, are celebrated |
| The event in Trafalgar Square marked the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting | The event in Trafalgar Square marked the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting |
| Thousands of Londoners celebrated the occasion in Trafalgar Square and enjoyed the good weather | Thousands of Londoners celebrated the occasion in Trafalgar Square and enjoyed the good weather |
| The festival of Eid marks the end of a month of fasting during Ramadan | The festival of Eid marks the end of a month of fasting during Ramadan |
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| Related Topics | Related Topics |
| Eid al-Fitr | Eid al-Fitr |
| Ramadan | Ramadan |
| London | London |
| Sadiq Khan | Sadiq Khan |
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